ZIMSEC O-Level Geography
7.7.5Mining, the environment, safety and sustainable use
Mining, the environment, safety and sustainable use in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Form 2 (environmental impacts of mining and rehabilitation), Form 3 (health and safety in mining) and Form 4 (sustainable use of mineral resources, environmental impact assessment in mining, cost-benefit analysis).
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 7.7.5.1Describe the environmental impacts of mining and identify mitigation and rehabilitation measures.
- 7.7.5.2Explain the importance of safety and health in mining.
- 7.7.5.3Explain the sustainable use of mineral resources.
- 7.7.5.4Explain cost-benefit analysis and its importance in mining.
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