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Mining for mineral resources damages the land because they have to dig very large holes. This can kill organisms and ecosystems.
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What is 1 way that mining for mineral resources damages the land?
increasing soil erosion
What is one way that mining for mineral resources damages land?
Increases soil erosion.
How do mining companies protect the environment when they extract mineral resources?
Some mining companies use many protective measures including sensitive treatment of the land and sustainable production procedures. And some don't.
What is the process in which a mining company restores the land after mineral extraction?
reclamation
What are the economic importance of land?
Agriculture, mineral extraction (mining) residence site and transportation.
Why is exploration for mining sites for extracting mineral resources like 'finding a needle in a haystack'?
Exploration for mining sites can be compared to finding a needle in a haystack because it involves searching vast areas of land for specific mineral deposits that are often invisible and buried underground. Just like searching for a needle in a haystack, it requires careful planning, advanced technology, and a bit of luck to locate economically viable mineral resources amidst a large expanse of earth.
How do you conserve mineral resources in the US?
plowing or planting land
What are The disadvantages to using land resources?
we damage the environment. we damage the earth
Can a surface landowner stop a mining claim owner from working their mine?
Unfortunately not. If a company or person owns the mineral rights on a piece of private property they have the right to extract that mineral at their discretion. However, they do need to compensate the land owner for any damage or inconvenience that may arise from the mining. There is a standard for deciding that monetary amount. That standard would be state specific.
What are two ways mineral mining can affect land?
When you mine, you can be destroying homes of animals, and disrupting natural habitats.
Why land labor and capital are important as the factors of production?
There are four factors of production: Land,labour,capital and enterprise(risk).
What is the resources of the Philippines?
The Philippines is rich in natural resources such as mineral deposits (copper, gold, nickel), fertile land for agriculture, marine resources (fisheries and aquaculture), and geothermal energy. Additionally, the country also has a skilled workforce and a growing tourism industry as key resources for economic development.
