Which of the Following Is NOT a Likely Environmental Issue

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a likely environmental issue associated with mining operations (both underground and on the surface) ?

• A) acid mine runoff
• B) acid rain
• C) earthquakes
• D) large manmade topographic depressions (holes)on the Earth's surface

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