Chapter 5: Minerals

Question 1

What are the problems of the Mining industry

Answer 1

• Lack of Tech
• Poor infrastructure
• Lack of skilled labor
• Less capital

Question 2

What are some solutions to tackle the problems of the Mining industry?

Answer 2

• Government should provide capital
• Machinery should be imported
• The government should subsidize the machinery
• Government should provide education for developing expertise and skilled labor

Question 3

What are some of the effects of mining on the Environment?

Answer 3

• Noise pollution because of drilling and blasting
• Air pollution from dust and smoke
• Destruction of natural habitat
• Deforestation as vegetation is cut down

Question 4

What are some solutions to the mining on the Environment?

Answer 4

• Mining should be on scientific lines to minimize the damage
• Waste from mining should be properly disposed
• Land should formally be leveled after mining
• Plantation in the mining area for a better environment(oxygen)

Question 5

What are some of the effects of mining on minors?

Answer 5

• Poor health condition
• Explosions
• Poisonous gasses can kill them
• Lack of pure drinking water

Question 6

What are some solutions to the effects of mining on minors?

Answer 6

• Proper health facilities
• Recreational activities
• Availability of pure drinking water
• Improved working hours

Question 7

What is the difference between Metallic and Non-metallic Minerals?

Answer 7

• Metals: Economically more valuable, They can change shape without breaking, Metals are more reactive with water and acid, and they can be stretched and compressed
• Non: Economically less valuable except for the power resources such as oil gas and coal, they break away when the shape is changed, are less reactive with water and acid, and cannot be stretched or compressed.

Question 8

Describe some measures for the sustainable development of mining.

Answer 8

• The government must introduce the concept of sustainable development when making policies.
• The application of science and technology to enhance the industry’s competitiveness and environmental protection.
• Discharge of toxic substances and the release of heat which is harmful to the environment should be checked.
• Mining should be done in a way that does not affect the ecosystem.

Question 9

Name any two minerals and describe their uses

Answer 9

• Iron Ore: Steelmaking, construction, and the transport industry
• Copper: Making electrical wires and other electrical appliances, especially switches that carry current, also used in making alloys, water pipes, and tanks.