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

Unlocking The Risks & Rewards Of Mineral Extraction In Periglacial Areas

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668 words
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4 mins read
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Key concepts

  • Periglacial environments: Cold regions around the edges of glaciers. They are characterized by permafrost (permanently frozen ground) and unique geological processes.

  • Mineral extraction: The process of mining valuable minerals from the earth.

  • Frost heave: An upward swelling of soil during freezing conditions caused by an increasing presence of ice as it grows towards the cold surface.

Exploitation of periglacial areas

What it means: Mining resources (minerals and fossil fuels) from periglacial environments.

Benefits: Can boost regional economies, offering jobs and revenues.

Challenges: Could stress the fragile environment and spark local conflicts.

Real-world example: Siberia's diamond mines have driven economic growth but have also led to significant environmental degradation.

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Option C - Extreme Environments
Geography SL
Geography SL

Option C - Extreme Environments

Unlocking The Risks & Rewards Of Mineral Extraction In Periglacial Areas

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

Table of content

Key concepts

  • Periglacial environments: Cold regions around the edges of glaciers. They are characterized by permafrost (permanently frozen ground) and unique geological processes.

  • Mineral extraction: The process of mining valuable minerals from the earth.

  • Frost heave: An upward swelling of soil during freezing conditions caused by an increasing presence of ice as it grows towards the cold surface.

Exploitation of periglacial areas

What it means: Mining resources (minerals and fossil fuels) from periglacial environments.

Benefits: Can boost regional economies, offering jobs and revenues.

Challenges: Could stress the fragile environment and spark local conflicts.

Real-world example: Siberia's diamond mines have driven economic growth but have also led to significant environmental degradation.

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