Rio Tinto VR Mine Experience

Name 3 things you notice/can see while standing at the top of the mine:
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Do you think this mine produces a large amount or iron ore?

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What makes you think this? Use evidence found around the site
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Go for a walk along the Dock and observe the loading of the ships. What are
some environmental concerns you notice about this process?
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Do you think this mine is sustainable? Why/Why not?

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This is a very innovative mine. What aspects of mining do you have changed
over the last 100 years? Use evidence found around the site
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What effect do you think these changes have had on the environment?
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If you could work at this mine, what section would you work in and why?
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Draw a diagram of this mine site. Include labels and descriptions of key areas.