1.4 Managing the Impact of Rock and Mineral Extraction

Question 1

strategies for restoring landscapes damaged by rock and mineral extraction

Answer 1

• safe disposal of mining waste
• land restoration: soil improvement, bioremediation, tree planting
• making lakes and nature reserves
• using as landfill sites

Question 2

Safe disposal of mining waste:

Answer 2

• Mine waste must be stored to prevent collapse.
• The site of the mine must prevent the chances of water pollution.
• The waste must be monitored to detect any movement or further pollution.

Question 3

Land restoration:

Answer 3

• Soil improvement
• Tree planting
• Bioremediation

Question 4

Bioremediation

Answer 4

a process of removing pollutants from waste using living organisms.

Question 5

ways mines can be used after extraction

Answer 5

-lake
-golf courses
-tourist attractions
-landfill
-solar power farms