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Which ore deposit would generate the most waste rock? A. An ore deposit with high grade and high tonnage. B. An ore deposit with high grade and low tonnage. C. An ore deposit with low grade and high tonnage. D. An ore deposit with low grade and low tonnage. E. Impossible to determine since amount of waste rock is determined by metal type. C. An ore deposit with low grade and high tonnage. Which of the following is not a potential environmental hazard associated with waste rock produ...

Freshwater accounts for how much of the earths water - ANSWER 3 percent where is the majority of the earths freshwater - ANSWER 3/4 of the earths freshwater is above ground in ice and glaciers A method has been implemented to reduce water use i dry climates to - ANSWER alternate days for households to water their lawn or wash their cars gray water is suitable for - ANSWER watering plants, washing cars gray water comes from - ANSWER baths, showers, sinks, and washing machines. volc...

Freshwater accounts for how much of the earths water - ANSWER 3 percent where is the majority of the earths freshwater - ANSWER 3/4 of the earths freshwater is above ground in ice and glaciers A method has been implemented to reduce water use i dry climates to - ANSWER alternate days for households to water their lawn or wash their cars gray water is suitable for - ANSWER watering plants, washing cars gray water comes from - ANSWER baths, showers, sinks, and washing machines. volc...

Part 1 of 1 - 100.0/ 100.0 Points Question 1 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 Points Which of the following mining processes removes the top layers of soil, rock, and vegetation to access minerals?  A. Acid mine drainage  B. Subsurface mining  C. Smelting  D. Surface mining Answer Key: D Feedback: Surface mining removes surface vegetation, rocks, and soil to create an open pit for mining. Subsurface mining uses vertical or sloping shafts to access minerals deep underground. Smelting ...

APES mining vocabORE - correct answer Part of a metal-yielding material that can be economically and legally extracted at a given time. Comprised of two parts; the ore mineral and the waste mineral material. OVERBURDEN - correct answer Layer of soil and rock overlying a mineral deposit. Surface mining removes this layer. TAILINGS - correct answer Rock and other waste materials removed as impurities when waste mineral material is separated from the metal in an ore. SPOILS - correct answe...

Solid and Hazardous Waste/Environmental Justice ! What are the consequences associated with landfills and incinerators? Landfills: groundwater contamination, methane generation, long-term viability, few new facilities opening and expensive to close Incinerators: though they take up 90% less space and can make steam to turn turbines, they have been wrongfully marked as "green". They are harmful to the environment -- Harmful Air Pollutants (HAPs) which include Carbon monoxide, dioxins,...

- Absorb raindrop impact - Absorb flow impact energy - Slow runoff velocity - Reduce runoff amounts - Increase soils resistance to erosion 5 ways of controlling hillslope detachment - Vegetation - Straw mulch - Other mulch Materials - Rolled erosion control practices - Hydro Apllications types of materials that absorb raindrop impact - Inhibits rill formation because it forces the flow to spread out. - Causes the flow to change direction which prevents rill formation by ...

Cesswi 2 Questions and Answers A+ content, Latest Updated 2024 Temporary stabilization stone or plastic as a BMP to reduce erosion by stabilizing areas that will lay bare for an extended amount of time. EX. stockpiles, dikes, dams 5 types of plans 1. SWPPP 2. erosion and sed. plan (ESCP) 3. drainage plan/grading plan 4. spill prevention control and countermeasure plan (SPCC) 5. MS4 stormwater management plan/program (SWMP) Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewin...

Cesswi 2 Questions with correct Answers, Graded A+ Temporary stabilization stone or plastic as a BMP to reduce erosion by stabilizing areas that will lay bare for an extended amount of time. EX. stockpiles, dikes, dams 5 types of plans 1. SWPPP 2. erosion and sed. plan (ESCP) 3. drainage plan/grading plan 4. spill prevention control and countermeasure plan (SPCC) 5. MS4 stormwater management plan/program (SWMP) SWPPP -required by NPDES for industrial, multi sector, and cons...

ENVR 1302, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Rated A+ Which of the following is NOT an environmental concern associated with urban areas? - -Vertical farming Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate solution to address concerns with air pollution in urban areas? - -Transition entities, businesses, and individuals to natural gas energy plans Which of the "Four Environmental Rs" involves using less of an item or product to avoid waste production? - -Reduce Which ...