If Surface Mines Tend to Cause Greater Environmental Impacts, Why

question 4

Multiple Choice

If surface mines tend to cause greater environmental impacts, why are they used?

• A)Surface mines require the excavation of less rock.
• B)Cyanide is not required to process ore from a surface mine.
• C)Surface mines are more economical.
• D)Subsurface mines are more hazardous to miners.

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