Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30
Examine the nature, location and operation of storage and distribution systems for uranium.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Explore the location and methods of storing pitchblende and yellowcake. |
| (b) | Investigate the challenges (e.g., radioactivity and security) of storing uranium compounds. |
| (c) | Summarize the difficulties associated with transporting uranium due to its radioactivity. |
| (d) | Identify the provinces and countries that import Saskatchewan uranium. |
| (e) | Outline the routes followed by uranium from the processing mill to its final market destination. |
| (f) | Distinguish between the shipping requirements for uranium compared to potash or coal. |
| (g) | Investigate the regulations governing the shipping, storage and ownership of uranium. |
| (h) | Describe how technology is used to track and manage uranium shipments. |
| (i) | 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 uranium. |
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