Which Mining Technique Is Best Used When the Top of a Fairly

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which mining technique is best used when the top of a fairly deep ore deposit is found close to the surface?

• A)placer mining
• B)subsurface mining
• C)strip mining
• D)open-pit mining
• E)mountaintop removal

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