Question 1

What initially caused the farmer to consider relocating?

Accepted Answer

The farmland produced meagre crops.

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High demand for crops

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The discovery of yellow ochre

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Concerns about the mine's visual impact

Question 2

What mineral was discovered near the farmer's homestead?

Accepted Answer

Yellow ochre

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Green moss

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Blue clay

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Red ochre

Question 3

Why was the yellow ochre valuable?

Accepted Answer

It was in high demand within the cosmetic industry.

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It could be used as a fertilizer

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It was rare in the area

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It was easy to mine

Question 4

What was the initial size of the ochre mine?

Accepted Answer

A few metres’ square

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A few acres

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A few kilometres

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A few hectares

Question 5

How did the farmer feel about the expansion of the mine?

Accepted Answer

He was not concerned.

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He was worried about the land loss

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He was excited about the crops

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He was afraid of water usage

Question 6

What was one negative aspect mentioned about the ochre mine?

Accepted Answer

The unsightly mine near his homestead.

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Low demand for ochre

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Lack of water supply

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Loss of fertile soil

Question 7

What did the miner need in large quantities to keep the mine functioning?

Accepted Answer

Litres of water

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Chemicals

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Laborers

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Heavy machinery

Question 8

What was the state of the farmer's income before discovering ochre?

Accepted Answer

Meagre

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Sufficient

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Wealthy

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Augmented

Question 9

What did the farmer do immediately after discovering the ochre?

Accepted Answer

He began mining the ochre.

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He sought investors

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He sold his farm

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He built a larger homestead

Question 10

How did the farmer's life change after he began mining ochre?

Accepted Answer

He became extremely wealthy.

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He moved to a city

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He gained fame as a miner

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He lost his farm

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