Question
Which term refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a rock or mineral?(1 point)
Responses
density
density
hardness
hardness
cleavage
cleavage
luster
2. What will happen in an area where large deposits of a desired mineral are found? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The area will experience a population decrease in the short term.
The area will experience a population decrease in the short term.
The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.
The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.
People in the area will have long-term job security.
People in the area will have long-term job security.
Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.
Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.
3. Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.
Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.
There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.
There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.
Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.
What is the goal of land reclamation of mining sites?(1 point)
Responses
to maximize profits from mining
to maximize profits from mining
to restore environmental vitality to land degraded from mining
to restore environmental vitality to land degraded from mining
to reclaim the land's value after mining is complete
to reclaim the land's value after mining is complete
to create a commercial use for land degraded by mining
5. How can both surface and underground mining affect miners' health? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
risk of lung disease, like silicosis
risk of lung disease, like silicosis
risk of injuries from mine collapse
risk of injuries from mine collapse
risk of high blood pressure
risk of high blood pressure
risk of injuries from heavy equipment
risk of injuries from heavy equipment
risk of injuries from methane explosions
risk of injuries from methane explosions
Responses
density
density
hardness
hardness
cleavage
cleavage
luster
2. What will happen in an area where large deposits of a desired mineral are found? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The area will experience a population decrease in the short term.
The area will experience a population decrease in the short term.
The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
The area will experience a short-term economic boom.
The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.
The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.
People in the area will have long-term job security.
People in the area will have long-term job security.
Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.
Tourism in the area will increase in the short term.
3. Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.
Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.
There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.
There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.
Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.
What is the goal of land reclamation of mining sites?(1 point)
Responses
to maximize profits from mining
to maximize profits from mining
to restore environmental vitality to land degraded from mining
to restore environmental vitality to land degraded from mining
to reclaim the land's value after mining is complete
to reclaim the land's value after mining is complete
to create a commercial use for land degraded by mining
5. How can both surface and underground mining affect miners' health? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
risk of lung disease, like silicosis
risk of lung disease, like silicosis
risk of injuries from mine collapse
risk of injuries from mine collapse
risk of high blood pressure
risk of high blood pressure
risk of injuries from heavy equipment
risk of injuries from heavy equipment
risk of injuries from methane explosions
risk of injuries from methane explosions
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. **Which term refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a rock or mineral?**
- **Luster**
2. **What will happen in an area where large deposits of a desired mineral are found? Select the two correct answers.**
- **The area will experience a short-term economic boom.**
- **The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.**
3. **Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers.**
- **Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.**
- **Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.**
4. **What is the goal of land reclamation of mining sites?**
- **To restore environmental vitality to land degraded from mining**
5. **How can both surface and underground mining affect miners' health? Select the two correct answers.**
- **Risk of lung disease, like silicosis**
- **Risk of injuries from mine collapse**
Let me know if you need further assistance!
1. **Which term refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a rock or mineral?**
- **Luster**
2. **What will happen in an area where large deposits of a desired mineral are found? Select the two correct answers.**
- **The area will experience a short-term economic boom.**
- **The area will experience a downturn once all of the available resources are mined.**
3. **Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers.**
- **Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.**
- **Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.**
4. **What is the goal of land reclamation of mining sites?**
- **To restore environmental vitality to land degraded from mining**
5. **How can both surface and underground mining affect miners' health? Select the two correct answers.**
- **Risk of lung disease, like silicosis**
- **Risk of injuries from mine collapse**
Let me know if you need further assistance!