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Coal mine methane is more powerful than greenhouse gases. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE. It's 20 times more powerful.

Human displacement means that mining affects human health. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE. It means that humans move to different areas as a result of mining.

The effects of underground mining include ... (NAME AT LEAST ONE)

RELEASING TOXIC COMPOUNDS TO AIR AND WATER, TUNNEL COLLAPSE and LAND SUBSIDENCE

"Mountain top removal mining" uses ............................. to blast off the top of mountains.

EXPLOSIVES

Name at least 3 courses of action that can be taken to prevent negative mining impacts.

REGULATION OF MINING, PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT, TREATING AND MANAGING WATER CORRECTLY, REDUCING ACID ROCK DRAINING, PROTECTING HUMAN HEALTH

What are "minerals"?

Minerals are natural resources.

Infiltration can cause underground water contamination. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

"Strip" or "open case mining" can cause alterations in the ...............................

TOPOGRAPHY, DRAINAGE, WILDLIFE and LANDSCAPE

Strip mining, open-pit mining and mountain top removal mining are types of ................. mining.

SURFACE

CO2 stands for...

CARBON DIOXIDE

Degradation of soil means that it gets better or worse?

It gets WORSE.

What is "mining"?

Mining is the extraction of minerals or geological materials from the earth.

Why is water leaking out of abandoned mines toxic?

BECAUSE IT'S ACIDIC.

Another name for "sub surface mining" is ....................

UNDERGROUND mining

How are flora and fauna affected by mining?

Mainly, loss of habitat, water and food.