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? The answer
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? The answer
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most relevant issue for politicians to consider when allowing more mining to be developed in Canada is option **D**: "Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?" This addresses the balance between economic benefits from mining and the potential negative impacts on the environment, which is a critical consideration in resource development.
While options A, C, and E touch on important aspects of land use, economic value, and agricultural impact, the environmental cost reflects a significant concern that encompasses many issues related to mining. Thus, option D stands out as the most comprehensive consideration for policymakers.
While options A, C, and E touch on important aspects of land use, economic value, and agricultural impact, the environmental cost reflects a significant concern that encompasses many issues related to mining. Thus, option D stands out as the most comprehensive consideration for policymakers.