Case Study → Water Contamination from Industry, Colorado (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which mine was involved in the Colorado water contamination case study in 2015?
Which mine was involved in the Colorado water contamination case study in 2015?
Gold King Mine
Which river was contaminated by the Gold King Mine incident?
Which river was contaminated by the Gold King Mine incident?
Animas River
In which year did the Gold King Mine water contamination occur?
In which year did the Gold King Mine water contamination occur?
2015
How much contaminated water was released from the Gold King Mine?
How much contaminated water was released from the Gold King Mine?
1.35 million m³
What caused the Gold King Mine contamination?
What caused the Gold King Mine contamination?
Breaching a tailings dam
Which organisation took responsibility for the Gold King Mine incident?
Which organisation took responsibility for the Gold King Mine incident?
EPA
On what legal grounds did the EPA refuse to pay damages claims?
On what legal grounds did the EPA refuse to pay damages claims?
Sovereign immunity
What happened to recreational use of the Animas River after the contamination?
What happened to recreational use of the Animas River after the contamination?
It was closed for a period of time
What were residents with wells in floodplains told to do?
What were residents with wells in floodplains told to do?
Have water tested before use
What advice were people given regarding the contaminated river?
What advice were people given regarding the contaminated river?
Avoid contact with the river