Pegmatites + Plutons
Surface Mining
Subsurface + Responsible Mining
Reclamation + Use of Enter CategoryMinerals
Metallic + Nonmetallic Minerals
100
What forms?
Tear-drop like bodies
100
Why do they do this kind of mining?
it is close to the surface
100
When is this type of mining done?
When mineral is located too deep.
100
What is the process of restoration of disturbed land called?
Reclamation
100
What is a main characteristic of a metallic mineral?
Shiny surfaces
200
What forms in them?
Gemstones
200
What types of mining is done?
Open pit, coal mines, quarries
200
What is used in the process?
vertical shaft
200
what can help reduce the need for this?
reduce our need for minerals
200
What else is a weird use of metallic minerals?
Good conductors of electricity and heat
300
Gemstones Ex.?
Topaz and Tourmaline
300
what is usually found in open pit mining?
Gold and Copper
300
What does a vertical shaft do?
Connects to ore at different levels
300
How can we achieve the minimized need for minerals
Recycling
300
What type of mineral is more widely used?
Non metallic
400
What forms?
Millions of mineral crystals
400
What is used to break up ore?
Explosives
400
how does responsible mining affect others?
Destroys animals habitats
400
what is the main use of minerals?
What is economic or industrial importance
400
What weird use can nonmetallic minerals be used for.
Good insulators of electricity
500
What minerals form from magma?
Mica, feldspar, magnetite, quartz
500
What is acquired at quarries?
Building stone, crushed rock, sand
500
What does responsible mining also lead to the pollution of?
ground and surface water
500
What happens when minerals are processed?
Used to make everyday uses, ex. Bike
500
What kind of mineral is used to conduct heat in a very fast car? In which car? :)
Gold, Mclaren F1 :)
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