Mining in South Africa (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What determines the choice between open cast and shaft mining methods?
What determines the choice between open cast and shaft mining methods?
Location & depth of mineral deposits
How does SA benefit from exporting its abundant mineral resources?
How does SA benefit from exporting its abundant mineral resources?
Earns substantial foreign exchange
Which infrastructure helps make mining operations more cost-effective in SA?
Which infrastructure helps make mining operations more cost-effective in SA?
Roads, railways & electrical supply
How does the available labour force help SA mining companies increase profits?
How does the available labour force help SA mining companies increase profits?
Access to unskilled workers keeps costs lower
Why are safety concerns especially critical in underground mining?
Why are safety concerns especially critical in underground mining?
Tunnel roofs can collapse dangerously
What happens to mining productivity when workers go on strike?
What happens to mining productivity when workers go on strike?
Production stops completely
How do foreign exchange earnings from mining help SA financially?
How do foreign exchange earnings from mining help SA financially?
Strengthens finances & pays for imports
Which port expanded to handle iron ore exports from SA mines?
Which port expanded to handle iron ore exports from SA mines?
Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape
How do chemicals from mine dumps pollute water sources?
How do chemicals from mine dumps pollute water sources?
They leach into groundwater when it rains
How does coal mining contribute to climate change?
How does coal mining contribute to climate change?
Coal burning releases CO2 into atmosphere