Mining

Question 1

Provide three examples of consumer products that are derived from cobalt?

Answer 1

• Batteries
• Circuitry
• Musical Instruments

Question 2

What is the average weekly pay for those who work in the mining industry?

Answer 2

Miners earn an average weekly income of $2000.

Question 3

Which two provinces(s)/ territory(s) produce the most gold?

Answer 3

Ontario and Quebec

Question 4

Where in Canada are you most likely to find diamonds?

Answer 4

Northwest Territories

Question 5

Canada is the world leader in the production of what mineral? What is it used for?

Answer 5

Canada is the world leader in producing a mineral called Potash. Potash is a basic nutrient for plants, and is used to produce fertilizer.

Question 6

Which province/ territory produces all of Canada’s uranium? What is it used for?

Answer 6

Saskatchewan produces all of Canada’s uranium. 85% of it is exported, and the left over is used to fuel CANDU reactors within Canada.

Question 7

Where does Canada rank worldwide in terms of diamond production?

Answer 7

Canada ranks as the world’s third largest producer of diamonds.

Question 8

Where would you find the largest oil reserves in Canada?

Answer 8

You can find the largest oil reserves in Alberta.

Question 9

What happens to the land after the oil sands have been extracted?

Answer 9

After the extraction of oil sands, the government requires that all the land is reclaimed. Meaning that the land the was once an oil reserve, is turned back to it’s original state.

Question 10

What are the top 3 minerals in Canada based on value of production as a percentage of the total for 2018?

Answer 10

The top 3 minerals in Canada, are gold, coal, and potash.

Question 11

Based on Map 1, what are the top 3 top mineral producers by value in 2017?

Answer 11

The top 3 mineral produces in Canada are Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.

Question 12

Based on table 2, what are Canada’s top 2 leading metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals, based on value in 2018?

Answer 12

1) Metallic - Iron ore and gold
2) Non - metallic - Diamonds and potash

Question 13

Explain, in your own words, the difference between milling and smelting.

Answer 13

Milling is when you cut metals or other materials by removing them from the surface. Whereas, smelting is when you extract metals with the help of heat.

Question 14

What do you think should be done with tailings?

Answer 14

Tailings can contain valuable materials, that can be resued.

Question 15

What types (Classification) of minerals are used primarily in construction?

Answer 15

Industrial metals are typically used in construction sites, like potash, sand, and gravel.

Question 16

Provide two examples of a metallic mineral?

Answer 16

Some examples of metallic minerals are, iron, gold, silver, and platinum.

Question 17

What landform region is known for fossil fuels and in which types of rocks would they be found?

Answer 17

The Interior Plains are responsible for the production of fossil fuels. They are typically found in sedimentary rocks.

Question 18

The Canadian Shield is known for what kind of minerals?

Answer 18

The Canadian Shield is knowns for it’s production of iron, gold, silver, and platinum.

Question 19

What are 3 methods of mining?

Answer 19

1) Strip Mining - Is used to extract minerals that are near the surface of the earth.
2) Open Pit Mining - Is used to extract minerals that are near the surface but can extend deep into the Earth.
3) Underground Mining - Is used to extract minerals that are deep into the Earth.