Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Surface Mining

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of surface mining?

• A)It causes considerable habitat damage over the surface area mined.
• B)There is a risk of chronic respiratory disease such as black lung.
• C)Acid mine drainage as water is pumped out of underground mines.
• D)Topsoil is left mostly intact.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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