Across
- 4. this resources is mined to be used in cell phones and other electronics
- 6. this mineral is used to make concrete to help build homes
- 9. oil and sand mixed together is called this and is a common resource in Alberta
- 10. this is the word for getting resources out of the earth
- 11. this resource is easily burned to make energy but creates a lot of pollution
- 12. these animals are endangered because of the loss of habitat caused by mining
- 14. oil gas and coal are these types of resources
- 18. resources that cannot be replaced once used
- 19. these are destroyed during the mining process causing animals to have to leave their homes
- 21. this resource is used to make steel for appliances
- 22. this environmental problem is caused by chemicals being released into the air
- 24. many farmers whose land was taken to be used for mining are forced to live in these in the cities
- 26. this resource is used to make food containers
- 27. shallow mines used to get resources near the surface
- 28. these types of minerals are separated from tailings mechanically or chemically
- 29. these people in countries all over the world need to be involved in consultations about mines before they are built
Down
- 1. the waste or leftover materials that are removed in the mineral refining process
- 2. these scientists locate rock formations that might contain minerals
- 3. these kinds of chemicals used for separating minerals from tailings and can damage drinking water and rivers
- 5. these types of minerals can be melted and separated from tailings
- 7. doing this reduces the need for more mining to get more resources
- 8. mining companies need to obtain these from governments before starting a mining operation
- 13. putting mined lands back into useful shape when mining is finished
- 14. these must be removed from shaft mines to make sure they are safe workplaces
- 15. common product made from oil used in many different everyday items
- 16. trapping greenhouse gases and storing them rather than letting them disperse into the atmosphere
- 17. deeper mines for getting resources that are far below the surface
- 20. this is a word that describes resource use
- 23. this mineral can be used to make wires or pipes for homes
- 25. pollution that is released from factories and cars can cause this problem that can lead to breathing problems