Environment

Question 1

include open-pit mines which commonly involved a large hole that extract relatively low-grade metallic ore (top only)

Answer 1

Surface Mines

Question 2

extra horizontal layers or rock-placer mines where gold or diamonds are extracted (tunnels)

Answer 2

Strip Mines

Question 3

Three Environmental Issues

Answer 3

1. ground and surface water contamination
2. collapse of unfilled tunnels
3. destruction of landscape via strips

Question 4

Three Sustainable Solutions

Answer 4

1. resources include improved efficiency
2. substitution and three R’s of sustainability (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)
3. strengthen the Law

Question 5

Two Types of Energy

Answer 5

Renewable and Non-Renewable

Question 6

energy that can be restored or replaced by a natural process

Answer 6

Renewable Energy

Question 7

arises from the sun by electromagnetic radiation

Answer 7

Solar Energy

Question 8

it is using the wind current to create electricity using wind mill

Answer 8

Wind Energy

Question 9

a form of energy that harnesses the power of water in motion

Answer 9

Hydroelectric Energy

Question 10

eneregy that cannot be readily replaced by natural process

Answer 10

Non-Renewable Energy

Question 11

is a black or brownish rock we burn to create energy

Answer 11

Coal

Question 12

is a liquid fossil fuel, it can also be called as oil or crude oil

Answer 12

Petroleum