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Based on the reading Protecting Andean ecosystems and communities from mining's impact, answer the following questions

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Froggy Jumps Protecting Andean ecosystems and communities from mining's impactOnline version Based on the reading Protecting Andean ecosystems and communities from mining's impact, answer the following questions by MÓNICA LILIANA ZAPATA CASTAÑO 1 Why is Colombia especially vulnerable to environmental degradation caused by mining? a Because it has large reserves of coal and gold. b Because mining is not regulated in the country. c Because mining only affects urban areas. 2 Which ecosystems in Colombia are particularly sensitive to mining? a Coastal areas and mangroves. b Deserts and savannas. c The páramos and forests. 3 How does mining affect rural and ethnic communities? a It improves water and soil quality. b It reduces their natural resources essential for life. c It has no impact on their daily life. 4 What is one of the strategies AIDA has used to protect Andean ecosystems? a Substitute controlled deforestation for mining. b Promote the expansion of mining projects. c Strengthening and enforcing environmental legislation. 5 What right do indigenous and tribal communities have according to the Colombian Constitutional Court? a To access information and give their consent prior to the construction of a mine. b To unilaterally decide on the closure of any mining project. c To receive mandatory economic compensation for any mining activity 6 What happened with the Angostura mining project in the Santurbán páramos? a Its environmental license was rejected. b It was approved without restrictions. c It was declared a World Heritage Site. 7 7. What role did the International Finance Corporation (IFC) play in the Angostura mine case? a He had no relationship with the project b It opposed mining in the area from the beginning. c It financed the mining project, which generated a complaint for non-compliance 8 What is the importance of the demarcation of the páramos in Colombia? a To facilitate their mining and agricultural exploitation. b To define their limits to guarantee their conservation. c Convert them into private reserves. 9 What was sought with the lawsuit against the Colombian National Mining Code? a To guarantee the protection of sensitive areas and the independence of environmental authorities. b Eliminate all restrictions for mining development. c Allow mining in any part of the country without regulation. 10 In what other countries has AIDA worked to stop mining projects? a United States, Canada and France. b China, India and Russia. c Bolivia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama.

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Protecting Andean ecosystems and communities from mining's impactOnline version

by MÓNICA LILIANA ZAPATA CASTAÑO

Why is Colombia especially vulnerable to environmental degradation caused by mining?

Which ecosystems in Colombia are particularly sensitive to mining?

How does mining affect rural and ethnic communities?

What is one of the strategies AIDA has used to protect Andean ecosystems?

What right do indigenous and tribal communities have according to the Colombian Constitutional Court?

What happened with the Angostura mining project in the Santurbán páramos?

7. What role did the International Finance Corporation (IFC) play in the Angostura mine case?

What is the importance of the demarcation of the páramos in Colombia?

What was sought with the lawsuit against the Colombian National Mining Code?

In what other countries has AIDA worked to stop mining projects?