#RA-3504Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Environmental Problems
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Environmental problems caused by hard rock mining involve water pollution by metals themselves, chemicals. used in processing, acid drainage, and sediment. Metals and metal like elements in the ore are toxic and prone to cause trouble by ending up in nearby streams and water tables as a result of mining operations.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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