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Managing the impact of rock and mineral extraction

Students should be able to outline and assess methods for rehabilitating environments affected by rock and mineral extraction, including the safe disposal of mining waste, land restoration techniques such as soil enhancement and bioremediation, the establishment of lakes and nature reserves, and the use of these areas as landfill sites.

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CambridgeIGCSEEnvironmental ManagementRocks and minerals and their exploitation

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  • Students should be able to outline and assess methods for rehabilitating environments affected by rock and mineral extraction, including the safe disposal of mining waste, land restoration techniques such as soil enhancement and bioremediation, the establishment of lakes and nature reserves, and the use of these areas as landfill sites.

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