[Date]
GGH3708 Assignment 3
Semester 2 2024
(591654) - DUE 30
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, GGH3708 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2024 (591654) - DUE 30 August 2024
To address this shortcoming of many students, you must submit a two- page
explanation of the local environmental problem MINING you will be using in your
portfolio. It is a brain-storming exercise to help you to prepare for the portfolio.
You must focus on 5 aspects, namely: - description and context of the local
environmental problem (150 WORDS); - the location and extent of the local
environmental problem (150 WORDS); - who or what is causing the local
environmental problem (150 WORDS); -how you are associated or connected to
the local environmental problem (150 WORDS); and - who or what is being
affected by this local environmental problem (150 WORDS). Most of the
environmental problems identified by students will have a local context, Mbhashe
Local Eastern Cape. You must ask yourself, can I actually do something to address
this environmental problem. in general discussions on global warming, acid mine
drainage, over- population, air pollution, poverty, deforestation or service delivery
issues, etc. These are regional or global issues and general discussions on these
topics will not be appropriate. Also, you must include at least three (3) references.
Although much of the information will be your own work, you must place this
information in an appropriate context which will require the use of some literature
(references). You should aim to include at least three applicable references
Description and Context of the Local Environmental Problem
Mining in Mbhashe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape has created significant
environmental challenges. This area, known for its rich mineral deposits, has
experienced extensive mining activities over the years. The primary issues include
soil erosion, water contamination, and landscape degradation. These problems
arise from both legal and illegal mining operations. Mining activities have
GGH3708 Assignment 3
Semester 2 2024
(591654) - DUE 30
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, GGH3708 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2024 (591654) - DUE 30 August 2024
To address this shortcoming of many students, you must submit a two- page
explanation of the local environmental problem MINING you will be using in your
portfolio. It is a brain-storming exercise to help you to prepare for the portfolio.
You must focus on 5 aspects, namely: - description and context of the local
environmental problem (150 WORDS); - the location and extent of the local
environmental problem (150 WORDS); - who or what is causing the local
environmental problem (150 WORDS); -how you are associated or connected to
the local environmental problem (150 WORDS); and - who or what is being
affected by this local environmental problem (150 WORDS). Most of the
environmental problems identified by students will have a local context, Mbhashe
Local Eastern Cape. You must ask yourself, can I actually do something to address
this environmental problem. in general discussions on global warming, acid mine
drainage, over- population, air pollution, poverty, deforestation or service delivery
issues, etc. These are regional or global issues and general discussions on these
topics will not be appropriate. Also, you must include at least three (3) references.
Although much of the information will be your own work, you must place this
information in an appropriate context which will require the use of some literature
(references). You should aim to include at least three applicable references
Description and Context of the Local Environmental Problem
Mining in Mbhashe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape has created significant
environmental challenges. This area, known for its rich mineral deposits, has
experienced extensive mining activities over the years. The primary issues include
soil erosion, water contamination, and landscape degradation. These problems
arise from both legal and illegal mining operations. Mining activities have
