Contaminated Land Due To Lead Mining Flashcards
1
Q
What are the uses of coal?
A
Industrial uses - gasification and semi-coking
- purified fuel for diesel production
- cement and limestone kilns
Domestic uses - cooking and heating
2
Q
What effect does mining have on the environment?
A
Loss of habitat Erosion Deformation of landscapes emission of pollutants by heavy moving vehicles Air and water pollution Acid mine drainage Loss of aquatic organisms Groundwater contamination
3
Q
What resources are mined by humans?
A
Gold Coal Lead - zinc Copper Iron Tin
