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Topic: Mineral resources Of the United states

Which of the following minerals poses the greatest risk of radioactive contamination when mined?
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  • Uranium
Reclamation efforts in mining involve ____.
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  • Restoring land to its original condition
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures____.
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  • Proper evaluation of mining project impacts
Which act focuses on the cleanup of abandoned mining sites?
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  • CERCLA (Superfund)
Which act ensures safe drinking water near mining operations?
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  • Safe Drinking Water Act
Which federal agency oversees mining on public lands in the U.S.?
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  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The Mining Law of 1872 primarily governs ____.
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  • Exploration and mining of hard rock minerals
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures ____.
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  • Proper evaluation of mining project impacts
Mercury pollution from mining is most associated with ____.
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  • Gold mining
What is the main impact of coal mining on air quality?
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  • All of the above
“Conflict minerals” are a concern because:
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  • Their extraction funds armed conflicts and human rights abuses
Mining in sensitive ecosystems, like wetlands, can lead to ____.
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  • Permanent loss of biodiversity
How do mining companies mitigate air pollution?
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  • All of the above
Sustainable mining practices aim to ____.
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  • Balance mineral extraction with environmental and community health
A major social concern regarding mining is ____.
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  • Displacement of local communities near mining sites
The Clean Water Act impacts mining operations by ____.
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  • Requiring treatment of wastewater from mining sites
Mining companies operating on public lands are required to pay ____.
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  • No fees under the Mining Law of 1872
A key method to reduce mining’s environmental impact is ____.
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  • Recycling and reusing minerals
Strip mining primarily affects ____.
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  • Surface vegetation and soil
Reclamation efforts in mining involve ____.
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  • Restoring land to its original condition
Which of the following minerals poses the greatest risk of radioactive contamination when mined?
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  • Uranium
Acid mine drainage is caused by ____.
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  • Rainwater mixing with sulfide minerals

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