9.6 Flashcards
1
Q
Mineral ores
A
Rock mined to apply a metal or other chemical
2
Q
Mining
A
The removal of natural resources from the earth
3
Q
Environmental impact statement
A
An out come of a possible effects of a planned environment
4
Q
Rehabilitated
A
Repair to its previous condition
5
Q
Overburden
A
Waste rock separated from below the topsoil, the rock is replaced when the area is replaced
6
Q
Open cut mining
A
Mining that scours out soil and rocks on the surface of the land
7
Q
Underground mining
A
Mining that uses shafts and tunnels to remove rock from underneath the surface
