Question

Which statement is true about the potential environmental impact on local water by both surface and underground mining?

A.Both types of mining cause high risk of sediment runoff
B.Both types of mining can lead to a lowered water table.
C. Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water
D.Both types of mining lead to overburden clogging small local waterways

Answer 1

1) Which statement is true about the potential environmental impact on local water by both surface and underground mining? (1 point)

*Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water.*
2) When compared to underground mining, why does surface mining have a larger impact on land ecosystems? (1 point)
*In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil.*
3) What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
*destruction of ecosystems & local water contamination*
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Answer 2

Mining Methods Quick Check

1.) When compared to underground mining, why does surface mining have a larger impact on land ecosystems?
• in surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil

2.) Which statement is true about the potential environmental impact on local water by both surface and underground mining?
• both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water

3.) What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers.
• destruction of ecosystems
• local water contamination

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Answer 3

The answer is C

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

1. In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil

2. Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water
3. Destruction of ecosystems & local water contamination
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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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