Lecture 20 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some mineral resources
A
fossil fuels, metallic and nonmetallic minerals
2
Q
Define Ore
A
refers to a profitable concentration of one or more metallic minerals found in a designated area
3
Q
List the different types of surface mining
A
- Open pit mine
- Dredging
- Area strip mining
- contour strip mining
4
Q
list the different types of subsurface mining
A
- Shafts and tunnels
- room and pillar
- Longwall mining
5
Q
Where are metallic mineral resources found in Canada
A
Concentrated in the Canadian Shield, and mountainous regions
6
Q
where are non-metallic resources found in Canada
A
Concentrated in lowland areas (prairies)
7
Q
What are the primary energy suppliers
A
Oil, Natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy
