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Posted by Tangie on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 9:29pm.

Should there be more or less exploration and mining on public lands in the United States? Explain your answer.

Background: In completing this discussion question, you may want to list the pros and cons of allowing more mineral exploration and mining on public lands in the United States. Consider these factors in reaching your decision regarding exploration and mining on these lands.

Science - Ms. Sue, Monday, September 17, 2007 at 9:48pm
These sites have information that will help you form your opinion.

http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/swcbd/programs/mining/mining.html

http://www.envirofront.org/Other_Resources/Issue_Ref_Library/Nat_Res_IS/Mining_on_Public_Lands.html

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/172832_mining11.html
Science - Taylor, Monday, September 12, 2011 at 12:49pm
Some pros of allowing more mineral explorations and mining on public land in the US is that it could lead to finding more natural resources. A con is that it could damaged natural resources such as plabts and animals. This could lead to extinction if it gets really bad.

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