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? 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? Will extracting minerals take up valuable land that people could live on?
Answers
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The most relevant issues that politicians have to consider when allowing more mining to be developed in Canada, based on the passage regarding the Canadian Shield, are:
D. Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?
This response highlights the trade-off between economic benefits from mining (such as new jobs and income) and the potential negative impacts on the environment, which is a significant consideration in mining operations.
While other options (like A and E) touch upon concerns about land usage and agricultural impact, option D directly addresses the broader implications that mining has on communities and ecosystems, making it the most pertinent to the issues at hand.
D. Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?
This response highlights the trade-off between economic benefits from mining (such as new jobs and income) and the potential negative impacts on the environment, which is a significant consideration in mining operations.
While other options (like A and E) touch upon concerns about land usage and agricultural impact, option D directly addresses the broader implications that mining has on communities and ecosystems, making it the most pertinent to the issues at hand.