Types of Rocks
What type of rock is formed from cooling magma or lava?
Igneous rock
What type of pollution occurs when leaks from deep mining operations contaminate underground reservoirs?
Water pollution
What is the term for mining minerals that are found close to the Earth's surface?
Open-Pit Mining
What is meant by sustainable?
Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future.
What is one social impact of mining on local communities?
Job Creation
Which type of rock is made up of layers of sediment?
Sedimentary rock
Which property of minerals is determined by scratching them with other objects?
Hardness
Which mining method involves creating tunnels deep underground?
Shaft mining
What is the name of the place where trash is buried under layers of soil?
Landfill
How can mining operations reduce their carbon footprint?
Using renewable energy sources
What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions?
Metamorphic rock
How does dust affect plant growth?
Dust can block sunlight from reaching the leaves, reducing the plant's ability to perform photosynthesis
What is the primary environmental concern associated with open-pit mining?
Habitat destruction
What is meant by extraction efficiency?
Extraction efficiency means more of the desired mineral is recovered from the ore, leading to less waste.
Name an example of a sustainable mining project.
Diavik Diamond Mine
Name a common igneous rock that is dark-colored and has small crystals.
Basalt
What are the factors that affect mineral extraction?
Geology, environmental impact, market price for the minerals, location, climate, etc.
What are the three steps taken in the extraction of rocks and minerals?
Search for minerals, evaluation and extraction
What is the role of environmental impact assessments (EIA)?
Environmental impact assessments are processes used to evaluate the environmental consequences of proposed projects or developments before they proceed
What is bioremediation?
The use of organisms to clean up environmental contamination
Give an example of a metamorphic rock that is formed from limestone.
Marble
What is the hardest natural mineral on the Mohs hardness scale?
Diamond
What is one way mining companies can reduce the environmental impact of their operations?
Land Restoration
What is the practice of making new items from old materials?
Recycling
How can the use of recycled minerals benefit the environment?
Reduces the need for new mining and conserves natural resources