Paper 1 structured question: Extraction of rocks and minerals from the Earth
Paper 1Theory2 marks
Description
Mining Techniques
Surface mining methods include opencast, open-pit, open-cut, and strip mining. Subsurface mining methods include deep and shaft mining. Factors influencing the choice of mining method include exploration results, geology, accessibility, environmental impact assessments, and supply and demand.
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Describe Describe two surface mining methods used to extract minerals.
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