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Option C - Extreme Environments

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Deciduous Tree

Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Left

Option B - Oceans & coastal margins

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Rocket

Option D - Geophysical Hazards

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Performing Arts

Option E - Leisure, Tourism And Sport

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Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health

Option G - Urban Environments

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Office Building

Unit 1 - Changing Population

Unit 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security

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&#39;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&#39;s as controversial as it is copper-filled: Rosemont Copper, Arizona. Buckle up!

<ul>
	<li>Types of Minerals
	<ul>
		<li>Oil and Gas: Think of the Middle East!</li>
		<li>Copper: Found in Chile, southwest USA, and Australia.</li>
		<li>Uranium: Hey, Australia&#39;s here again.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>What&#39;s the Deal?
	<ul>
		<li>Huge deposits are there for the taking.</li>
		<li>Major 💰 for the countries or companies (TNCs) that dig them up.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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

<ul>
	<li>The Bad Stuff
	<ul>
		<li>Invasive species coming along for the ride.</li>
		<li>Mines and waste? Eyesores!</li>
		<li>Dust, dust, and more dust! Respiratory problems? Check.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Case Study -&nbsp;Rosemont Copper, Arizona
	<ul>
		<li>Pro-Mine
		<ul>
			<li>Jobs, tax revenue, and less reliance on foreign copper.</li>
			<li>Projected $7 billion in profit in 21 years.</li>
			<li>Water usage more efficient.</li>
			<li>Economic boost, 400 direct jobs, 1,700 indirect jobs, high-paying.</li>
			<li>Supporting ancillary industries.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>Anti-Mine
		<ul>
			<li>Pollution with nasty elements like mercury and lead.</li>
			<li>Visual pollution along scenic routes.</li>
			<li>Impact on outdoor recreation and tourism (worth $3 billion annually).</li>
			<li>Small percentage of total jobs.</li>
			<li>Habitat destruction, including the only known jaguar in the USA! 🐆</li>
			<li>Loss of historic properties, including Native American sites.</li>
			<li>Air quality degradation, traffic increases.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Copper Cars: Hybrid cars have twice as much copper as conventional ones.</li>
	<li>Water-Savvy Mining: Rosemont&#39;s copper mines could use less than a third of the water compared to other Arizona mines.</li>
	<li>A Win for the Environment?: Rosemont&#39;s plan includes reclaiming used land and showing corporate social responsibility.</li>
</ul>

Mining in hot, arid areas is like walking a tightrope. The riches are alluring, but the challenges are many. The environment is a big concern, and the debate around mining projects like Rosemont Copper shows that there&#39;s no easy answer.

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Study hard, and remember, geography is not just about maps &ndash; it&#39;s about understanding our complex world!

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Happy studying!🌏

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

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Geography SL

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