AY Honor Mining Answer Key
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Mining
Skill Level
2
Year
2018
Version
01.10.2025
Approval authority
Polish Union
1
Define the following terms:
1a
Mine
1b
Shaft
1c
Gallery
1d
Mineral deposit
1e
Mineral
1f
Excavation
1g
Sidewall
2
List the types of mines according to the method of raw material extraction and briefly characterize them.
3
List at least ten types of minerals (including solid, liquid, and gaseous) and correctly identify the method of extraction for each according to the type in requirement 2.
4
Visit at least one mine. Collect information about it, including its history, the raw materials mined there and related interesting facts. Present the collected information in any format.
5
Learn from a mine worker what the job entails and how the safety of the entire crew and individual miners is ensured.
6
Describe the following hazards present in a mine and ways to minimize the associated risk of accidents:
6a
Methane
6b
Carbon dioxide
6c
Cave-ins/collapses
6d
Water
6e
Dust
6f
High temperature
6g
Radiation
7
List at least three negative changes to the natural environment caused by human mining activities.
8
Describe methods of mine ventilation and the equipment used to provide fresh air in blind excavations.
9
Discuss how coal, oil and gas deposits were formed from a creationist perspective.
10
Indicate at least one place in the Bible that mentions a mine and the minerals extracted there.
11
Memorize and explain at least one of the following passages:
11a
Revelation 3:18
11b
Matthew 5:13
11c
Matthew 6:19-20
