Minerals
Mining Techniques
Environmental Impact
Economic Factors
Mining In Canada
100

What is a mineral?

A naturally occurring pure non-living substance found in the earth’s crust

100

What is the method used to mine surface minerals?

Strip Mining

100

Name one negative impact of mining on the environment.

Pollution, habitat destruction, waste production, etc.

100

Why is mining important to Canada's economy?

Canada exports many minerals and relies on mining for economic growth

100

What type of mineral is potash, and where is it mined in Canada?

Non-Metallic, Saskatchewan 

200

Name a metallic mineral

Gold, copper, iron, etc.

200

What technique is used for minerals located deep underground?

Underground Mining
200

What happens to the land when open pit mining is used?

The surface layers are removed, altering the landscape

200

What happens to mining jobs when a mine shuts down?

Workers lose their jobs, and the town can be affected economically

200

Which province in Canada produces the most gold?

Ontario

300

Which type of minerals are used for their physical properties like hardness or color?

Non-metallic minerals

300

What mining technique involves removing surface layers of rock and soil?

Open Pit Mining
300

Why is air and water pollution a concern in mining?

Waste from mining can pollute nearby air and water sources

300

Why are Canada's mineral reserves at risk of being exhausted?

The highest-quality minerals are being mined out

300

What is one of Canada's major mining exports?

gold, copper, nickel, zinc

400

What is a mineral reserve?

A deposit of minerals that is economical to mine

400

What is smelting used for in mining?

Separating minerals from waste rock

400

What is tailings in mining?

The waste materials left after extracting the minerals

400

What issue arises when minerals are refined and manufactured outside of Canada?

It can lead to job loss in Canada

400

Why is job loss a concern in Canada's mining industry?

Many minerals are refined outside of Canada, reducing domestic employment

500

Name a fossil fuel mineral.

Coal

500

What is the waste material produced during smelting called?

Slag

500

What environmental challenge does a mining company face when a mine closes?

Rehabilitating or restoring the land to its original state

500

What is one way a town can survive economically after a mine closes?

Developing an alternative economic base

500

What is Canada’s most valuable metallic mineral?

Gold