Natural Resources: Use and Sustainability · Current Issues
The Mining Industry
Examine the extraction of metals and minerals and its impact on northern communities.
Key Questions
- 1What are the economic benefits of mining in Ontario?
- 2What are the environmental risks associated with open-pit mining?
- 3How should mining companies consult with Indigenous communities?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Natural Resources around the World: Use and Sustainability - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: History & Geography
Unit: Natural Resources: Use and Sustainability
Period: Current Issues
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