USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

ELECTION OF 1848 AND THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you wanted to pan for gold, where would you go?
A
A dessert
B
The mountains
C
A river
D
The sea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In India, gold panning is done by various communities, who fall under the larger umbrella of Gold Hunters. One of these is the Sonajhar community of Chhattisgarh. They filter gold particles from the River Mahanadi that flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha in central India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gold is found where water flow is altered by obstacles such as boulders and logs or by watercourse contours, such as bends in river. Gold can also be found where two rivers or streams come together. It is what’s called a “confluence zone.” Gold will tend to build up as a pay streak in these areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -One such mystery flows through the unexplored terrains of Jharkhand, known as the Subarnarekha River. You’ll be amazed to know that the river has pure gold in its water! The river flows through regions of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.

Detailed explanation-4: -The River of Gold Mining exhibit and gold panning experience is a tribute to the gold rush days in Alder Gulch. It is located at 1559 MT Hwy 287 between Virginia City and Nevada City. Look for the big mining dredge on the west side of the road.

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