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impact of mining on the environment

Quiz by Shakira Naidoo

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10 questions
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  • Q1

    What causes a huge amount of pollution?

    Open pit 

    30s
  • Q2

    Open-pitmines create enormous holes in the surface

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q3

    Heavy trucks and other equipment do not destroy vegetation and roads.

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q4

    Match the correct definitions. 

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    Linking
    30s
  • Q5

    What is waste mud called?

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    30s
  • Q6

    Where are tailings left?

    Special storage dams

    30s
  • Q7

    What standards must be met?

    The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) safety standards

    30s
  • Q8

    Mining causes water pollution

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q9

    What is the typical impact of mining on local wildlife?

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    30s
  • Q10

    Why does mining lead to deforestation?

    Trees are cut down to create mine

    30s

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