Maps and Major Discoveries Quiz 2

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Syllabus

1 History of Mining

2 Using Maps

3 Geological Exploration

4 Geophysical Exploration

5 Geochemical Exploration

6 Secondary Exploration

7 Open Pit Mining

8 *****Mid Term*****

9 Strip Mining & Placer Mining

10 Underground Mining

11 Permits and Laws

12 Environment Impact

13 Jobs and Tools

14 Mineral Economics

15 Reclamation

16**** Final Exam*****

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Maps and Major Regional Discoveries
Lesson 2- Task

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1. Topographical Maps-Task 1

1a) Visit the website http://www.indiana.edu/~libgm/readmap.html and "http://www.ghosttowns.com/topotmaps.html " and read the information on how to read a map.

1b) Go to the website "Topozone.com." Using their map search, locate the Grizzly Bear Mine in Alaska.

a) What is the approximate elevation of the tree line in the area of the mine?

b) What are the longitude and latitude coordinates of the mine?

c) Calculate the approximate per cent slope (difference in elevation/distance x 100) of Johnson Creek from its headwaters (just west of the mine) to its intersection with Tibbs Creek (reminder: one mile= 5280').

d) Is there a road within 25 miles of the mine?

Major Regional Discoveries -Task 2

Locate regional mines at this site. http://www.mining-technology.com/projects/index.html

Fill in the chart organizing information about major mines on different continents, what they mine, and what the difficulties were in making that mine successful.

Continent
Mining Companies
Gold
Copper
Diamond
Coal Major Obstacle to overcome to be a successful mine.

South America (Zaldivar) Placer Dome and Outokumpu
X High altitude and heat affects the working conditions.

Resources

This site has great information on important mines around the world. http://www.mining-technology.com/projects/index.html

This site has major mines around the world listed by country. It also has a job and resume bank so one can get a feel for the enormity of the mining industry job market.
http://mininglife.com/minesbycountry.htm

Topography-
Glossary of map terms, how maps are made, and describes information found on a map.
http://www.indiana.edu/~libgm/readmap.hmtl

Topographic map resource
http://www.topozone.com

This presents the information that is displayed on a topo map.
http://www.ghosttowns.com/topotmaps.html

A list of all the different types of USGS maps available
http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/booklets/usgsmaps/usgsmaps.html#Geologic