Which Is Not a True Statement About Mining

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which is not a true statement about mining?

• A) Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires mining companies to restore mined land for reuse
• B) A tax is levied on mining operations to make it possible to reclaim land that was mine before the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 was enacted
• C) There are over 8000 unrestored coal mines in the United States
• D) Waste rock can erode and leach toxic elements such as arsenic, sulfur, and heavy metals into the environment

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