Question

Laythe is a village that contains reserves of bauxite. It is very far from the city and borders a forest. Jool is another village that has reserves of bauxite. Jool is located on the outskirts of the city. Which of the two villages will be a better place to mine bauxite?

• A. Laythe
• B. Jool
• C. Both Laythe and Jool
• D. Either Laythe or Jool

Answer 1

The correct option is B Jool

There are a number of factors which need to be decided before converting a mineral ‘deposit’ or ‘reserve’ into a mine. The factors are:
1. Concentration of minerals in the ore
2. Ease of extraction of minerals.
3. Whether the mine is closer to the market or an industry
4. The economic viability of a reserve.

Laythe is located far from the city and borders a forest, while Jool is situated near the city. Jool would be a better place to mine the bauxite.