Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30
Explore the nature, location and operation of the distribution systems through which coal is transported.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Investigate the characteristics of coal storage methods on mine sites in Saskatchewan. |
| (b) | Explain the importance of truck and rail transportation to the coal industry. |
| (c) | Describe the process used to load rail cars with coal at a mine site. |
| (d) | Determine the companies, other than power plants, that use coal from Saskatchewan mines. |
| (e) | Identify the steps to transport coal from the mine to its destination for each Saskatchewan coal mine. |
| (f) | Research how technology is used to manage coal shipments. |
| (g) | Discuss which organizations or regulatory bodies are responsible for the monitoring and response to problems (e.g., lost shipments and accidents) occurring during distribution of coal. |
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