Which Statement Best Fits as a Description of the U

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement best fits as a description of the U.S. a.General Mining Law of 1872?

• A)Land could be purchased at market price for purposes of extracting minerals.
• B)A statement had to be made by the prospective owner that the land likely contains hard rock miners.
• C)A statement had to be made by the prospective owner that $500 would be spent to improve the land for mineral development.
• D)$120 per year had to be paid each year for a 20-acre parcel.
• E)All of these except land could be purchased at market price for purposes of extracting minerals.

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