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Mining
Mining for coal is something that is widely known, but did you know that diamonds, uranium, copper, and other non-renewable natural resources are also mined? There are two types of mining; surface and subsurface. Questions about the methods and types of mining, what ores are mined, and related questions should be asked in this category.
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What is another name for green beryl?
A green beryl is an emerald.
Emerald does not contain copper. It, like ruby, is coloured by chromium. In some cases, emerald (mainly from Zambia) has vanadium as a colouring agent as well. Green beryl does not have any other specific name unless it can be classified as emerald. The emerald and the ruby are only separated by the copper in the emerald and the chromium in the ruby.
Definition of age of exploration?
Many famous explorers made their voyagesbetween 1420 and 1620. They had to face lots of obstacles. They went on this hard and long trip to find a new trade route to Asia. Also it was an age where European countries wanted to seek new trade routes and land to conquer. (Improved by astotzzy)
What kind of minerals are being mined in the Philippines?
Asbestos, barite, bentonitic, clay of various kinds, diatomite, felspar, gypsum, perlite, silica, and talc are all produced in small quantities in the Philippines. Mercury as cinnabar occurs in limited deposits in central Palawan, Albay (southern Luzon), Sibuyan Island, Romblon and Bataan (Central Luzon). Cinnabar occurs mainly as fissure veins, breccia fillings, cavity fillings and replenishments. Deposits of lead and zinc are widespread in the mobile belt, particularly in the vicinity of the Philippine fault system. Mining of copper in the Philippines also has a long history. Small deposits of manganese are widespread in the Philippines. The Philippines among the world's 10 biggest producers of both nickel and cobalt. Chromite is hosted by ophiolitic rocks which are widespread in the Philippines. Iron mining dates back to pre Spanish times when the art of smelting was introduced into the country by the Chinese. Platinum group metals have been detected in ophiolitic (ultramafic) rocks in Zambales, in porphyry copper in Cebu, and with gold in the Paracale gold district. Platinum has been recovered in small quantities together with alluvial gold some localities in the ophiolite belt of Samar island and in Mindanao. The Philippines produces around 50 metric tons of silver per annum, entirely as a by-product of gold and copper mining. Like gold, silver is widespread in the country, although the ratio of gold to silver in various deposits exhibits a wide range. Lode and placer gold are found throughout the country.
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Technically no. Marble and most other forms of stone are "quarried", though the process (especially for gravel) is much the same as an open-pit mining operation.
Is there coal mining in North Carolina?
There are no active coal mines in North Carolina. There were some mining up until the 1950's
Advantage and disadvantage of mining?
Disadvantages? Expensive, dangerous, hard work, can be damaging to the environment.
Advantages? Prior to mining was the Stone Age- cavemen chipping tools out of rock. Mining produces ALL of the metals and much of the energy used by modern life. Unless someone grew it, it was mined. The computer you are using to read this contains about 37 materials that came from mining. The electricity to power it may come from coal, oil, or gas produced by mining.
risk of, cavins, back lung, dangerous gases, explosions
1)lack of water and food.
2)heavy metals like lead which causes many diseases.
3)radioactive metals such as uranium which cause diseases such as cancer and others.
Can coal mining harm your health?
Oh yes, coal mining is very dangerous to your health. If you do not breathe well filtered air, it will cause black lung disease.
Why did mining licences cause trouble?
people might illegally mine without a licence if they didn't receive one and more gold might be taken
How did miners cattlemen and farmers influenced the development of the West from the 1850s to 1900?
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In which African nation are the most productive diamond mines found?
the most productive diamond mounds are found in cameroon
What factors can effect soil erosion?
Factors that can affect soil erosion include steep slopes, intense rainfall, lack of vegetative cover, poor soil structure, and human activities like deforestation and agriculture practices that disturb the soil. These factors can increase the likelihood of soil being washed or blown away, leading to erosion.
