Extraction of Earth Resources
Geology · Year 11 · Earth Hazards and Resources · 4.º Período

Extraction of Earth Resources

This topic covers the formation and extraction of economic resources, including metal ores, fossil fuels, and construction materials. Pupils will consider the environmental impacts of mining and quarrying.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.11.1: Formation of economic resourcesGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.11.2: Environmental impact of extraction

About This Topic

This topic covers the formation and extraction of economic resources, including metal ores, fossil fuels, and construction materials. Pupils will consider the environmental impacts of mining and quarrying.

Key Questions

  1. How do hydrothermal mineral veins form?
  2. What are the geological traps for oil and gas?
  3. What are the environmental consequences of resource extraction?

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