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Question 17 (1 point)

Removing the outermost layer of vegetation, soil, and rock to extract a mineral deposit in Earth’s surface is what kind of mining?

Environmental Science of Surface Mining ...

a
Land restoration
b
Smelting
c
Shaft/subsurface mining
d
Surface mining
Question 18 (1 point)
Rock WASTE that remains after the desired mineral has been extracted. After processing the mineral out of the rock, this waste is put in ponds (where they can be washed out by rain or leak out) or piled up (where the wind can blow them away).

Tailings Solutions - Metso

a
Ore
b
Tailings
c
E-waste
d
Top soil
Question 19 (1 point)
The following are PROBLEMS associated with mining EXCEPT

Potential Mining Risks ...

a
Stripping of the land destroys habitats and ecosystems
b
Toxic chemicals mined out of the ground can run off into drinking water sources
c
Health problems and safety dangers are a risk for the miners
d
Conflict minerals fund violent and radical groups in third world countries, often using children to work the mines.
e
The minerals mined out of the ground are vital to 90% of the things we need/use on a daily basis.
Question 20 (2 points)
Match the Front with its proper description.

Hint: Here are the two symbols that go with the following descriptions.

#1

Surface fronts and precipitation areas ...

#2

FRONTS

Column A
1.
When one cooler air mass takes over a warmer air mass with force, creating a cumulonimbus cloud and bringing thunderstorms.:
When one cooler air mass takes over a warmer air mass with force, creating a cumulonimbus cloud and bringing thunderstorms.
2.
When two air masses meet and neither one overtakes the other. This is a standstill front that can bring days of rain (if either air masses is carrying humidity):
When two air masses meet and neither one overtakes the other. This is a standstill front that can bring days of rain (if either air masses is carrying humidity)
Column B
a.Cold Front
b.Occluded Front
c.Stationary Front
d.Warm Front

1 answer

Let's go through your questions one by one.

Question 17: What kind of mining involves removing the outermost layer of vegetation, soil, and rock to extract a mineral deposit?

The correct answer is: d. Surface mining
Surface mining is characterized by the removal of the outer layers (vegetation, soil, rock) to reach mineral deposits beneath.

Question 18: What is the term for rock waste that remains after the desired mineral has been extracted?

The correct answer is: b. Tailings
Tailings refer to the waste material left after the extraction of valuable minerals, often stored in ponds or piles.

Question 19: The following are PROBLEMS associated with mining EXCEPT...

The correct answer is: e. The minerals mined out of the ground are vital to 90% of the things we need/use on a daily basis.
This statement highlights the importance of minerals rather than a problem associated with mining. The other options discuss various negative effects of mining.

Question 20: Match the Front with its proper description.

From your description, we match:

  • Column A #1 (When one cooler air mass takes over a warmer air mass with force, creating a cumulonimbus cloud and bringing thunderstorms.)

    • The correct match is a. Cold Front

  • Column A #2 (When two air masses meet and neither one overtakes the other, resulting in a standstill front that can bring days of rain.)

    • The correct match is c. Stationary Front

So the matches are:

  • #1 - a. Cold Front
  • #2 - c. Stationary Front

If you have any more questions or need further explanations, feel free to ask!