3.9 Mining for Coltan
A. Mining Impact
The two photos show how mining is changing the ecosystem in the Congo. Drag the image-slider bar to see how the gorilla habitat is changing.
Directions: On your own or with a partner, think about:
- What changes do you notice in these two pictures?
- Put yourself in the gorilla’s shoes. How do you think these changes impact gorillas?
B. Which job would you choose?
Many people have jobs to earn money. They work to pay rent, buy food, or buy things they want or need.
Directions: Imagine spending every afternoon with your grandmother. You really want to buy something special. Your grandmother says she will let you get a job to pay for that special thing. There are two jobs you can choose from.
- Which of these two jobs would you pick?
- Why?
Click each job to learn more.
Job 1 - Mowing the Lawn
Job 2 - Cleaning the House
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