The Right to Extract Minerals, Such as Oil or Coal

question 4

Multiple Choice

The right to extract minerals, such as oil or coal, from land is known as:

• A) inherited rights.
• B) subterranean rights.
• C) substantial rights.
• D) extensive rights.

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Definitions:

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