Which of the Following Statements About Mining Is FALSE

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mining is FALSE?

• A)Subsurface mining disturbs the land less than surface mining.
• B)Working in open-pit mines is safer for mine workers than shaft mines,
• C)One of the most significant environmental impacts of mineral production is the associated energy usage especially as most of the energy in mining is fossil fuel based.
• D)Acid mine drainage is a pollution problem only where the coal mines are located.

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