9.6

Question 1

a rock that contains minerals

Answer 1

mineral ores

Question 2

the process of extracting minerals from the earths crust

Answer 2

mining

Question 3

The study of the effects a mining in a certain area to the environment

Answer 3

environmental impact statement (EIS)

Question 4

Restored to its previous state

Answer 4

rehabilitated

Question 5

The layer of waste rock underneath the top soil

Answer 5

overburden

Question 6

Mining that is done above the surface of the earth

Answer 6

open-cut mining

Question 7

mining which is done below the surface of the earth

Answer 7

underground mining