metal extraction Flashcards
1
Q
what are the negatives to metal extraction
3 marks
A
- habitat destruction
(reduces biodiversity) - landscape scars
(mounds of rock are left behind scarring the landscape) - mining creates a lot of noise and air pollution
2
Q
properties of copper
A
- unreactive (copper has a long lifespan as it doesn't react with water) - conducts heat and electricity well - malleable (can be bent into shape)
3
Q
are metal ores finite or infinite?
A
finite
