0
What is an unpredictable disaster that might befall a mining colony on a large asteroid?
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Think of an unpredictable disaster that might befall a mining colony on a large asteroid?
I am Awesome.
What unpredictable disaster might befall a mining colony on a large asteroid?
If it was a large asteroid that caused so much dust it blocked the meteor detectors, it would be pretty bad. There could be a huge explosion on top of a mine, causing it to crumble and fall on top of the miners.
What is a colony that made profits from tobacco?
the Jamestown colony john rolfe was the first one to plant and cure tobacco and save the Jamestown colony from disaster.
Who helped stabilize the Colony of Jamestown?
Davin Peck the mayor at the time of Jamestown did many public works to help Jamestown colony recover from this disaster
What colony was founded by john smith?
John Smith did not found a colony. The Virginia Company founded a colony at Jamestown, Virginia. It turned into a disaster. He took it over, turned it around, and made it successful.
Why was the Roanoke Island Colony a disaster?
The Roanoke Island Colony was considered a disaster because the settlement mysteriously disappeared without a trace in the late 16th century. The colonists faced challenges such as limited supplies, conflicts with Native Americans, and lack of support from England, leading to their demise. The lack of communication and resources hindered the success and sustainability of the colony.
How did Jamestown earn the money?
When the colony first got to America, they looked for gold and silver, which eventually led them to disaster. After the first winter, they realized that looking for gold and silver wasn't the best approach to settling there. John Smith, learned from the nearby Indians that tobacco could be grown in the soil here. After a while, tobacco became one of the biggest its in Europe so the tobacco selling in the colony grew. Tobacco saved the colony from disaster. So that is what the colony made its money off of! -GOOD QUESTION, I'm sure not a lot of people know this.
What caused the disaster at the Roanoke colony?
The exact cause of the disappearance of the Roanoke colony in the late 16th century is still a mystery. Factors that may have contributed include conflicts with Native Americans, lack of essential supplies, and harsh environmental conditions. The lack of communication and support from England also played a role in the colony's failure.
Why was England's first attempt at making a colony such a disaster?
Because all of the men in the colony went of in search of literal "buried treasure" as there was rumors in the Americas that gold and silver were abundant. They thus disregarded their food sources and farms and they almost all died in the winter.
After the disaster at Roanoke how many years did it take for the idea of creating colonies to reemerge?
It took about 20 years for the idea of creating colonies to reemerge after the disaster at Roanoke in 1590. In 1610, the Virginia Company established the successful Jamestown colony, which helped spark renewed interest in colonization efforts in North America.
What did they were in darien?
The Darien colony was discovered by the Kingdom of Scotland on November 3, 1698. The Scottish emigrants named the new colony "Caledonia" and was planned to be a world trading station. The plan however did not flourish when most of the emigrants died of fever and dysentery. The plan is now famously called Darien Scheme or Darien Disaster.
Was the Jamestown settlement a success?
Yes, Jamestown was the first successful colony. It was headed for disaster until John Smith brought it back from the brink of starvation, though. His famous words, "He who does not work shall not eat," were the basis of the colony. Jamestown is recognized as the first permanent settlement in the United States.
