Lecture 8 quiz: Mining, Energy and Waste Management

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Across
  1. 7. chemical contaminant found in mine waters
  2. 8. waste management option that reduces the volume of waste entering landfills
  3. 9. term describing the use of technology to accomplish a certain task with less energy
  4. 11. lined with clay and plastic to avoid ground water contamination
  5. 14. naturally occurring inorganic element in Earth’s crust
  6. 15. potent greenhouse gas whose release in associated with open dumps
Down
  1. 1. involves extraction of resources from deep underground deposits
  2. 2. metal extracted from the earth’s crust and used extensively in electrical and communication wiring
  3. 3. source taking advantage of the difference in sea water temperatures at different depths
  4. 4. primary waste management option that when employed will lessen our use of waste disposal methods
  5. 5. one of the most viable renewable energy options for Jamaica
  6. 6. commissioned renewable energy facility in Jamaica as of May 2004
  7. 10. takes advantage of heated rocks below the earth’s surface
  8. 12. negatively impacted by soil erosion associated with mining
  9. 13. collected in sanitary landfills hence preventing the contamination of groundwater.