Assignments for ArcGIS Online Mining Resources In Canada

Mining Resources in Canada Answer Key

Part B: Exploring Mine Locations
Q1
Describe the geographic distribution of mines across Canada. Mines are found in almost all the provinces and territories in Canada. There are a limited number of mines in the northern part of the country.

Q2 Q3

State the expression you used to filter your data. Answers will vary by student. Write a page to describe where the mines for the mineral resource you have chosen are found in Canada? Describe the types of product(s) the mineral of interest is used for through the process of manufacturing and make connections between these products and the Canadian economy. Answers will vary by student.

Part C: Exploring Physical and Human Characteristics

Q4 Q5
List the physiographic regions where your mines found. Answers will vary by student. Write a paragraph about the characteristics of the physiographic region(s) your mines fall into. To what extent are these characteristics connected to the types of resources found in the area? Answers will vary by student. Important points: Resources found in a region are influenced by the type of landforms that exists. For example: Canadian Shield region is made up of igneous and metamorphic rocks that contain different minerals deposits, such as nickel, copper, gold and many other minerals.

Q6

Describe how landforms can influence cultural and economic activities in Canada. Answers will vary by student. Example: Mountains = outdoor activities, like skiing and hiking (cultural) + tourism (economic)

Q7

Write a page to discuss the relationships between the location of your selected mines and the population density of the surrounding area(s). Answers will vary by student.

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Q8 Q9

List five manufactured goods that are produced with your mined resource. Answers will vary by student. Write a page to discuss factors to be considered in order to keep mining sustainable in Canada? Answers will vary by student. Some Important points are: Recycling of materials, monitor water usage, involvement and open communication with local communities, ensure waste in processing of mining materials is discarded in an environmentally friendly way, ensure abandoned mines are cleaned up after production has stopped.

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