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3.2 The physical environment
Quick questions on Mineral resources: ore formation, extraction and environmental impact - AQA A-Level Environmental Science
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Explain the difference between a mineral resource and a reserve, and give one factor that can move resource into the reserve category. [3 marks]
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State two environmental impacts of open-cast mining and one method of reducing the impact of mining overall. [3 marks]
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An iron ore contains 4 000 000 tonnes of rock at 60 percent iron, with 95 percent recovery. Calculate the mass of iron recovered. [2 marks]
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