Question
Explain how the following factors influence the exploitation of a mineral
(i) Market
(ii) The quality of ore
(iii) Technology
(i) Market
(ii) The quality of ore
(iii) Technology
Answer
(i) Market:
- Ready market will lead to mining of a mineral
- Uncertain market reduces / minimizes mining
(ii) The quality of ore
- Higher the grade / ores are economical to extract as they yield a large amount income.
- Low quality ores are rarely extracted as their metal content is very low.
- Important minerals eg uranium are mined despite their low quality.
(iii) Technology - Exploitation of any mineral depends on the level of development of a country since it requires advanced technology.
- Ready market will lead to mining of a mineral
- Uncertain market reduces / minimizes mining
(ii) The quality of ore
- Higher the grade / ores are economical to extract as they yield a large amount income.
- Low quality ores are rarely extracted as their metal content is very low.
- Important minerals eg uranium are mined despite their low quality.
(iii) Technology - Exploitation of any mineral depends on the level of development of a country since it requires advanced technology.
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