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

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

local water contamination
local water contamination

destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

release of underground gases
release of underground gases

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
6 hours ago

The two correct answers regarding environmental impacts caused by both surface mining and underground mining are:

  1. local water contamination
  2. destruction of ecosystems

These impacts are common to both types of mining activities, affecting the surrounding environment and wildlife.

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