Environmental Impact of Mining and Soil Conservation

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smelting

A process used to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting.

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blast furnace

A type of furnace used for smelting to produce industrial metals, typically iron.

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mining disturbs and damages the land

The negative impact of mining activities on the natural landscape.

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22 million acres of abandoned mines

The total area of land that has been left unusable due to mining activities.

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processing/disposal pollute air soil water

The environmental contamination caused by the processing and disposal of mined materials.

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can be controlled and restored at great cost

The potential for environmental damage from mining to be mitigated, although it requires significant financial investment.

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mined land prone to erosion

Land that has been mined is more susceptible to soil erosion.

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open pit mining uses a lot of water

A mining method that requires substantial water resources.

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flooding

An overflow of water that can occur as a result of mining activities.

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bury streams, contrib to flash floods

The act of covering streams during mining, leading to increased risk of sudden floods.

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acid mine drainage

The outflow of acidic water from mining sites, which can severely affect water quality.

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tailings

The waste materials left over after the extraction of valuable minerals from ore.

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80 percent can be byproduct

Indicates that a significant portion of mining output may consist of byproducts.

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soil supports all terrestrial food webs

Soil is essential for sustaining all land-based ecosystems and their food chains.

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weathering is v slow

The process of breaking down rocks into soil occurs at a very gradual pace.

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leaching

The process by which rainwater dissolves and removes nutrients from the topsoil.

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Soil Erosion

The natural process of soil being worn away, which can be accelerated by human activities.

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salinization

The accumulation of salts in soil, often due to intensive agricultural practices.

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good soil conservation practices

Methods that help maintain soil health and promote sustainable agricultural use.

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