Mining

Full mining of continental refers to the extraction of all available mineral resources within a specific region or landmass. This process involves identifying and extracting all economically viable mineral deposits from the continental crust, which can have significant environmental and social impacts. Proper planning and regulation are necessary to ensure sustainable use of resources and minimize negative consequences.

Yes, mercury is mined from cinnabar ore, which is a naturally occurring mineral found in the Earth's crust. The mercury is extracted from the ore through a process called roasting, where the cinnabar is heated in a controlled environment to release the mercury vapor.

Mining is usually done in natural areas, LEDC's (less economically developed countries) usually have more natural areas that are abundant in minerals that are mined so mining offers jobs for the poor locals. Mining also damages local crops and forests so poor farmers can end up with a poor harvests each year resulting in a decrease in their money income- on a larger scale the country's business can collapse.

Limestone is mined for various purposes, including producing construction materials like cement, concrete, and aggregate for roads and buildings. It is also used in agriculture to improve soil quality and in the manufacturing of products like glass and paper. Additionally, limestone is important for pH regulation in industries like water treatment and flue gas desulfurization.

Gold mining CAN be sustainable, but 85% or 90% of the time it isn't. Gold mining is hurting the environment badly, and it blasts away the entire mountains to unearth gold-rich ore. They blast it away with dynamite and large machines. Open-pit mining, Tunnel mining and dredging are a few ways of mining out gold. It hurt the environment because Waste Rock is around the mining area and it's too costly to move further away from the area the waste rock is in. Gold mining puts dust into the atmosphere and that's how they destroy habitats of animals. Well, that's all I have for this :P

Sediments at beaches are usually rounded and smooth due to the continuous action of waves and currents moving them back and forth along the shoreline. This process, known as abrasion, wears down sharp edges and irregularities on the particles, resulting in their rounded and smooth appearance.

Alluvial mining involves extracting minerals or precious metals that have been eroded and deposited in river beds or floodplains, typically through the use of simple techniques like panning or sluicing. Deep reef mining, on the other hand, involves extracting minerals or metals from underground deposits located deep within the earth's crust, requiring more sophisticated and expensive mining methods such as drilling and blasting.

Minerals are mined only in region where they form in ores as the cost of extraction is very high.

Some pros of open pit mining include lower costs compared to underground mining, higher productivity due to easier access to the deposits, and the ability to extract a large quantity of minerals. Additionally, open pit mining can be more environmentally friendly in terms of land reclamation and restoration post-mining.

I'm not familiar with the term "TFWS." Could you please provide more context or clarify what it stands for?

The land destroyed due to mining activity is called a mine site or a mining site. Activities such as excavation, drilling, and blasting can cause environmental degradation and habitat destruction on these sites.

One way to reduce the extent and impact of mining is through better land reclamation practices, which involve restoring mined areas to their original state or a condition that supports ecological functions. Another way is to promote sustainable mining practices that minimize environmental damage and prioritize social responsibility. Additionally, increasing recycling and promoting the use of recycled materials can reduce the need for extracting new resources through mining.

Mining can lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and contamination of water sources with toxic substances from mining activities. It can also disrupt ecosystems and habitats, leading to loss of biodiversity. Additionally, mining operations can generate large amounts of waste, further contributing to environmental degradation.

Yes, usually gold is mined in underground mines. Gold can be found on the surface where it has been exposed by erosion and in river sediments.

Diamond is the hardest mineral mined in the north of Western Australia. It has a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, making it the hardest natural material known to man.

A deposit of ore is typically called a mineral deposit or an ore deposit. These are natural concentrations of one or more minerals within the Earth's crust that can be economically extracted for their valuable elements.

An area that has been mined can undergo reclamation through activities such as regrading the land to restore natural contours, replanting vegetation to restore ecosystems, and treating any water bodies affected by mining activities to improve water quality. Monitoring the site over time is also crucial to ensure that reclamation efforts are successful and sustainable.

Iron ore typically has a rough, gritty texture with varying colors ranging from dark grey to reddish brown. It often appears as a mix of jagged rocks and shiny metallic specks when broken or crushed.

Dig a large pit over an underground ore body, dig out the ore body, process the material from the ore body to extract the desired material (e.g. coal, metal, oil sand/shale). When done the pits used to be abandoned, now in the U.S. the EPA requires remediation.

In a mine, a drift refers to a horizontal passageway or tunnel that is excavated for access, ventilation, or transportation of materials. Drifts are typically used for moving workers, equipment, or ore within the mine workings.

Over millions of years fossil fuels were created by dead plant and animal matter. They are deep in the ground because, just like onions, soil has layers :) and over millions of years the ground gets covered up by even more ground. It's the same concept with archeology. Digging pots and other things out the ground. :)

The three types of mining -strip mining,open pit mining,and shaft mining

In gold mining, a shovel is used to dig out soil and rock to access gold-bearing ore deposits. Miners use shovels to dislodge and move material from surface or underground sites to be processed for gold extraction. The shovel is a versatile tool in gold mining operations, allowing miners to efficiently excavate and collect material for further processing.