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In the case of strip mining the process removes the surface deposit of soil and rock to expose the valuable minerals. The removal destroys the ecosystem existing in the area. The removed soil and rock has to be stored or placed somewhere. That location also loses its natural ecosystems.
Mining itself removes a natural resource from the ground depleting it.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe negative effects of strip mining are that it pollutes the water because of the wastes (of the soil) being dumped into rivers, or other bodies of water. It also is an example of human/environmental interaction, because when we go in and dig up the soil and grass, we destroy and kill it, and animals and insects lose their homes. :)
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List the renewable resources impacted in strip mining?
list the nono-renewable resources impacted in strip mining
Does the mining of obsidian affect the environment?
The mining of obsidian can absolutely affect the environment. Any mining in general can strip the Earth of valuable natural resources. Using heavy machinery and processing the ore can be detrimental as well.
Where are resources such as coal and fuel are found?
Underground, where else? (not strip mining)
What is the removal of the surface of and area to obtain the nonrenewable resources below?
strip mining Also known as open-cast mining (UK).
What effect does strip mining has on the environment?
it destroys our natural mountains. And it also is ugly.
Is strip mining have positive or negative effects?
Most of the times, strip mining has positive and negative consequences. Usually, the viewers get the positive aspect of strip mining, and the performers are affected by the loneliness and long nights of working 12 hour shifts. Err, my sources say that it's actually not that lonely, and the pay is good.... So, I guess strip mining is only positive.
What has the author Luis A Fuste written?
Luis A. Fuste has written: 'Effects of coal strip mining on stream water quality and biology, southwestern Washington' -- subject(s): Coal mines and mining, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Coal mines and mining, Environmental aspects of Strip mining, Strip mining, Water quality, Water quality bioassay
How do you use strip mining in a sentence?
The mining company is slated to begin their strip mining operations next month.
What is strip mine?
Strip Mining is the practice of mining a seam of mineral, by first removing a long strip of overlying soil and rock.
What types of minnings are there?
The types of mining are shaft mining, strip mining, surface mining, and subsurface mining.
What are types of minning?
The types of mining are shaft mining, strip mining, surface mining, and subsurface mining.
What has the author Wayne A Van Voast written?
Wayne A. Van Voast has written: 'Hydrology of the West Fork drainage of the Gallatin River, southwestern Montana' -- subject(s): Hydrology 'Ground water for irrigation in the Brooten-Belgrade area, west-central Minnesota' -- subject(s): Groundwater, Irrigation water 'Hydrogeologic responses' -- subject(s): Coal mines and mining, Environmental aspects of Coal mines and mining, Environmental aspects of Strip mining, Hydrogeology, Strip mining, Water quality 'Hydrologic effects of strip coal mining in southeastern Montana' -- subject(s): Groundwater, Strip mining
