Which of the Following Is an Environmental Advantage of Mining

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an environmental advantage of mining?

• A) Mines can leave large pits in the ground that can be used for other purposes.
• B) Crushing and pulverizing ore produces lots of powdery mill tailings.
• C) Sulfide minerals in dumps, tailings, and mineralize rock contribute beneficial sulfur and other chemicals to water.
• D) Smelters release sulfur-dioxide gas that can help neutralize alkaline soils.
• E) None of these.

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