Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30
Examine the nature, location and operation of storage and distribution systems for potash.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Create a labelled flowchart with a description of the steps to take potash from the mine face to being loaded onto a train. |
| (b) | Outline the location and characteristics of potash storage facilities in mine sites and shipping ports. |
| (c) | Explain the importance of rail and ship transportation to the potash industry. |
| (d) | Investigate the development of new transportation lines and ports for shipping potash. |
| (e) | Identify the countries that import Saskatchewan potash. |
| (f) | Describe the distribution system used by cargo ships to transport potash overseas. |
| (g) | Explore the difficulties associated with transporting (e.g., shared transportation with agriculture and oil/gas) and storing potash in large quantities. |
| (h) | Explain the quality control process of potash being shipped. |
| (i) | Discuss how weather conditions (e.g., high humidity) can adversely affect the transportation of potash. |
| (j) | Describe how technology is used to track and manage potash shipments. |
| (k) | Investigate mineral exporting restrictions, governed by the Fertilizers Act, designed to prevent organic contamination that could cause invasive species to enter another country. |
| (l) | 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 potash. |
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