What are native elements.How are they different from other minerals? Create a table that describes what the 5 characteristics are that a mineral must have in order to be called a mineral.

Chapter 1: Minerals and Mineral Resources (18pts)
Introduction

What are native elements.How are they different from other
minerals?
Create a table that describes what the 5 characteristics are that a mineral must have in order to
be called a mineral.

Ore Minerals

Illustrate the basic three ways in which minerals are formed. Hint: This is NOT the rock cycle.
Extra credit: include the forth method (3pts)
Why are minerals so important economically and industrially speaking? (2pts)
What is the difference between precious gemstones and semiprecious gemstones? (2pts.)

Chapter 2: Mineral Exploration and Mining
Introduction

“Did You Know” section about mineral exploration
Explain subsurface mining. Include explanations for: room-and-pillar mining; longwall mining;
solution mining
Explain surface mining. Include explanations for: open-pit mining; surface coal mining;
quarrying; solar evaporation
Explain placer mining.
Explain hydraulic mining.
Explain smelting (include flux).
Explain undersea mining

Chapter 3: Mining Regulations and Mine Reclamation

Introduction

What are the environmental impacts of mining? Include explanations for: land subsidence;erosion; soil degradation; air and noise pollution; water pollution wildlife destruction and displacement; mine fires; human health issues
Reclamation and its law
State regulations for mining

Make a table with the following “Acts” include a column explaining how the “Acts” relate to mining: Clean Water Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Endangered Species Act; Comprehensive
Response Compensation and Liability Act; Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

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