Rocks II (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which resources are extracted from underground by drilling?
Which resources are extracted from underground by drilling?
Oil and gas
Which field is an example of offshore drilling off the coast of Ireland?
Which field is an example of offshore drilling off the coast of Ireland?
Kinsale oil and gas field
When is opencast mining/quarrying used?
When is opencast mining/quarrying used?
When resource is close to Earth's surface
What is a key characteristic of opencast mining in terms of cost?
What is a key characteristic of opencast mining in terms of cost?
It is the cheapest method
Which materials are commonly extracted using opencast mining for construction?
Which materials are commonly extracted using opencast mining for construction?
Stone, gravel, and sand
When is shaft mining used?
When is shaft mining used?
When resources are found deep underground
Where is Tara Mines, which extracts lead and zinc, located?
Where is Tara Mines, which extracts lead and zinc, located?
Co. Meath
What is a cost characteristic of shaft mining?
What is a cost characteristic of shaft mining?
It is expensive
What are tailings from mining?
What are tailings from mining?
Waste from mining
How has the visual impact of Tara Mines been reduced?
How has the visual impact of Tara Mines been reduced?
By planting trees
How many workers receive direct employment at Tara Mines?
How many workers receive direct employment at Tara Mines?
Over 600 workers
What social consequence has occurred in Navan due to Tara Mines?
What social consequence has occurred in Navan due to Tara Mines?
Population has grown