Question

What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses

local water contamination
local water contamination

destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

sinkhole formation after mining is complete
sinkhole formation after mining is complete

release of underground gases
release of underground gases

Answer 1

- destruction of ecosystems
- local water contamination