Surface Mining Is Used to Extract What Percentage of Nonfuel

question 57

Multiple Choice

Surface mining is used to extract what percentage of nonfuel resources in the U.S.?

• A) 50
• B) 60
• C) 70
• D) 80
• E) 90

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