Resource Security - Mineral Ores (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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In which Brazilian state is the Carajás iron ore mine located?
In which Brazilian state is the Carajás iron ore mine located?
Pará
What is the iron content percentage of Carajás ore?
What is the iron content percentage of Carajás ore?
65%
How many tonnes of iron ore does Carajás produce daily?
How many tonnes of iron ore does Carajás produce daily?
Over 550,000 tonnes
What percentage of regional wildlife has been lost due to the mine?
What percentage of regional wildlife has been lost due to the mine?
25%
What percentage of Carajás production is exported to China?
What percentage of Carajás production is exported to China?
Around 70%
In which year did the S11D mine expansion commence operations?
In which year did the S11D mine expansion commence operations?
2016
Which term is NOT one of the 'Four Ds' of environmental impact at Carajás?
Which term is NOT one of the 'Four Ds' of environmental impact at Carajás?
Displacement
What type of soil is exposed and degraded by rainforest removal at Carajás?
What type of soil is exposed and degraded by rainforest removal at Carajás?
Ferralitic soils
What cleaner technology has Vale installed to move ore around the site?
What cleaner technology has Vale installed to move ore around the site?
Electricity-powered automated transport
Which company owns and operates the Carajás mine?
Which company owns and operates the Carajás mine?
Vale