Geography SL
Geography SL
10
Chapters
152
Notes
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option B - Oceans & coastal margins
Option B - Oceans & coastal margins
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option E - Leisure, Tourism And Sport
Option E - Leisure, Tourism And Sport
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option G - Urban Environments
Option G - Urban Environments
Unit 1 - Changing Population
Unit 1 - Changing Population
Unit 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
Unit 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
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Option C - Extreme Environments
Geography SL
Geography SL

Option C - Extreme Environments

Unearth The Hidden Dilemmas Of Mineral Extraction In Hot, Arid Zones

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698 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

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Hey there, future geographer! 🌍 Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the hot and dusty world of mineral extraction in arid areas. We've got a lot to cover, including the enormous riches that can be found and the tricky challenges to mine them. Plus, a case study that's as controversial as it is copper-filled: Rosemont Copper, Arizona. Buckle up!

Potential for mineral resources in hot, arid areas 🏜️

  • Types of Minerals
    • Oil and Gas: Think of the Middle East!
    • Copper: Found in Chile, southwest USA, and Australia.
    • Uranium: Hey, Australia's here again.
  • What's the Deal?
    • Huge deposits are there for the taking.
    • Major 💰 for the countries or companies (TNCs) that dig them up.

The challenges - not so easy! 😅

  • Remote Locations
    • Transport? Expensive! 🚚💸
    • Housing and utilities like water, energy, and waste disposal? They need to be built.
    • Water shortage? Say hello to desalination plants and dipping groundwater levels.
  • Transporting Resources
    • Moving them to the coast for export? Tough and pricey.
    • Military threats? Some infrastructure has been targeted.

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Option C - Extreme Environments
Geography SL
Geography SL

Option C - Extreme Environments

Unearth The Hidden Dilemmas Of Mineral Extraction In Hot, Arid Zones

Word Count Emoji
698 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

Table of content

Hey there, future geographer! 🌍 Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the hot and dusty world of mineral extraction in arid areas. We've got a lot to cover, including the enormous riches that can be found and the tricky challenges to mine them. Plus, a case study that's as controversial as it is copper-filled: Rosemont Copper, Arizona. Buckle up!

Potential for mineral resources in hot, arid areas 🏜️

  • Types of Minerals
    • Oil and Gas: Think of the Middle East!
    • Copper: Found in Chile, southwest USA, and Australia.
    • Uranium: Hey, Australia's here again.
  • What's the Deal?
    • Huge deposits are there for the taking.
    • Major 💰 for the countries or companies (TNCs) that dig them up.

The challenges - not so easy! 😅

  • Remote Locations
    • Transport? Expensive! 🚚💸
    • Housing and utilities like water, energy, and waste disposal? They need to be built.
    • Water shortage? Say hello to desalination plants and dipping groundwater levels.
  • Transporting Resources
    • Moving them to the coast for export? Tough and pricey.
    • Military threats? Some infrastructure has been targeted.

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