Mining

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What happens to fossil fuels and minerals when used

Fossil fuels get consumed and minerals are usually recycled

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What are the 2 kinds of minerals

Metallic

Non-Metallic

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Where does mining take place

When there’s a high concentration of that item

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What is Strip Mining

The cheapest, basically digging hole into grass then leaving it. You can find coal

Highest environmental impact.

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What is Open Pit Mining

More expensive than strip and a little deeper.

You can find diamonds, oil, and iron

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What is Underground Mining

Most expensive. Can dig up to 3000 meters.

Can find potash, valuable ores