Igneous Rocks Collection

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Shows mining when any ore body lies at a considerable distance below the surface. The specific mining method selected depends upon the size, shape and orientation of the ore body and the depth involved.

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Shows the geological cycle and process of ever changing contents of the Earth which results in formation of rocks.

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Relief map of North Atlantic Ocean showing typical portion of ocean floor. It is easy to identify all the major ocean features, complete with lesson plan, size 45 x 60 cm.

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Open pit mining often results in a large hole or pit being formed in the process of extracting a mineral. Deposits mined by open pit techniques are generally divided into horizontal layers called benches. The thickness of the benches depends on the type of deposit & the mineral being mined. Mining is generally conducted on a number of levels at any one time.