Waste Soil and Rock Removed During Surface Mining Is Called

question 85

Multiple Choice

Waste soil and rock removed during surface mining is called ____.

• A) hazardous waste
• B) gangue
• C) spoil
• D) tailings
• E) smelt

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Definitions:

Relay Station

A site for receiving, transmitting, or processing signals, often used in communications or neurological contexts.

Sensory Information

Data obtained from the environment through the senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - which is then processed by the brain to form perceptions.

Bridge

A structure built to span physical obstacles without blocking the way underneath it, typically designed for road, railway, or pedestrian use.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, managing vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.