Identify energy sources that are mined and the techniques used for extraction.
Identification should include
- sources
- coal
- uranium
- thorium
- rare earth metals (e.g., for solar panels, batteries)
- extraction techniques
- surface mining
- deep mining.
Identification may include a comparison between surface and deep mining.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between surface mining and deep mining?
- What are the obstacles to the use of thorium in the United States?
- Where are rare earth metals mined?