9.6 Flashcards
1
Q
a rock that contains minerals
A
mineral ores
2
Q
the process of extracting minerals from the earths crust
A
mining
3
Q
The study of the effects a mining in a certain area to the environment
A
environmental impact statement (EIS)
4
Q
Restored to its previous state
A
rehabilitated
5
Q
The layer of waste rock underneath the top soil
A
overburden
6
Q
Mining that is done above the surface of the earth
A
open-cut mining
7
Q
mining which is done below the surface of the earth
A
underground mining
