EC7.2
Identify locations and processes used to extract Earth's geological resources and examine the impacts of those locations and processes on society and the environment.

SI, DM, CP

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Identify questions to investigate arising from practical problems and issues related to the study of Earth's geological resources (e.g., "What types of rocks are best for cement-making or road construction?" and "What are some environmental concerns related to open-pit mining?").

(b)

Distinguish between rocks and minerals using physical samples, pictures, and/or video recordings and identify the minerals most often found in rocks in Saskatchewan and around the world (e.g., quartz, calcite, feldspar, mica, hornblende).

(c)

Classify rocks and minerals based on physical properties such as colour, hardness, cleavage, lustre, and streak.

(d)

Identify locations of Saskatchewan's primary mineral resources (e.g., potash, gold, diamond, salt, uranium, copper, and graphite) and their primary uses.

(e)

Relate processes used to extract primary mineral resources in Saskatchewan (e.g., open-pit mining, underground mining, and solution mining) to the location, type, and depth of the resource.

(f)

Provide examples of technologies used to further scientific research related to extracting geological resources (e.g., satellite imaging, magnetometer, and core sample drilling).

(g)

Evaluate different approaches taken to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions when searching for geological resources within Earth (e.g., trial-and-error prospecting versus core sampling).

(h)

Provide examples of Canadian contributions to the scientific understanding and technological developments related to surface and sub-surface geology and mining, and identify societal and economic factors that drive such exploration and research.

(i)

Suggest solutions to economic and environmental issues related to the extraction of geological resources in Saskatchewan (e.g., managing mine tailings and pollutants; reclaiming open pit mining sites; ecological impact of pipelines; resource depletion; maintaining water quality; and increasing urbanization).

(j)

Identify uses for rocks and minerals, such as healing, recuperative powers, and ceremonies, which include ideas not explained by science.

(k)

Research Saskatchewan careers directly and indirectly related to resource exploration.

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