Question

Should there be more or less exploration and mining on public lands in the United States? Explain your answer.


Background: In completing this discussion question, you may want to list the pros and cons of allowing more mineral exploration and mining on public lands in the United States. Consider these factors in reaching your decision regarding exploration and mining on these lands.

Answer 1

These sites have information that will help you form your opinion.

http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/swcbd/programs/mining/mining.html

http://www.envirofront.org/Other_Resources/Issue_Ref_Library/Nat_Res_IS/Mining_on_Public_Lands.html

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/172832_mining11.html

Answer 2

Some pros of allowing more mineral explorations and mining on public land in the US is that it could lead to finding more natural resources. A con is that it could damaged natural resources such as plabts and animals. This could lead to extinction if it gets really bad.