B. rocks and minerals are extracted near the earth's surface.
C. It's better for the environment.
B. Farms are designed to sustain a family whereas agribusinesses are large corporations that can feed thousands of families.
large scale excavation is done by removing the surface layer of soil and rock to access mineral resources. It involves the use of heavy machinery, such as excavators, trucks, and drills, and is commonly used to extract minerals such as copper, gold, and silver. Jackling introduced open-pit mining to Utah’s Bingham Canyon copper mine in 1906, which transformed the industry and enabled the extraction of previously inaccessible ore deposits. Today, open-pit mining remains a prominent industry in Utah, particularly in areas such as the Bingham Canyon and Kennecott mines.
