Question
The Canadian shield is a geographic region that stretches out over half of Canada including Quebec and Ontario. It has a thin layer of soil and mainly consists of granite and rock. It contains resources such as nickel, diamonds, gold, silver and copper.
Using the passage, decide what issues do politicians have to consider when allowing more mining to be developed in Canada?
Responses
A Will mining for minerals mean less farmland and crops for Canada? Will mining for minerals mean less farmland and crops for Canada?
B Will politicians find it favorable to push for mining in the country?Will politicians find it favorable to push for mining in the country?
C Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction? Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction?
D Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction? Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?
E Will extracting minerals take up valuable land that people could live on?
Using the passage, decide what issues do politicians have to consider when allowing more mining to be developed in Canada?
Responses
A Will mining for minerals mean less farmland and crops for Canada? Will mining for minerals mean less farmland and crops for Canada?
B Will politicians find it favorable to push for mining in the country?Will politicians find it favorable to push for mining in the country?
C Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction? Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction?
D Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction? Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?
E Will extracting minerals take up valuable land that people could live on?
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When considering the expansion of mining in the Canadian Shield, politicians must carefully evaluate several issues. Based on the passage, the most relevant concerns include:
- **D**: Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction? This is a crucial consideration as mining can have significant environmental impacts, and politicians need to balance economic benefits with environmental protection.
Additionally, the following options also pose relevant questions:
- **C**: Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction? This addresses the economic viability of mining operations, factoring in both the market value of the minerals and the expenses associated with mining.
While options A, B, and E raise important points, they are less directly tied to the core concerns raised in the passage regarding the environmental and economic implications of mining.
- **D**: Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction? This is a crucial consideration as mining can have significant environmental impacts, and politicians need to balance economic benefits with environmental protection.
Additionally, the following options also pose relevant questions:
- **C**: Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction? This addresses the economic viability of mining operations, factoring in both the market value of the minerals and the expenses associated with mining.
While options A, B, and E raise important points, they are less directly tied to the core concerns raised in the passage regarding the environmental and economic implications of mining.