Question

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

Both types of mining can lead to a lowered water table.
Both types of mining can lead to a lowered water table.

Both types of mining lead to overburden clogging small local waterways.
Both types of mining lead to overburden clogging small local waterways.

Both types of mining cause high risk of sediment runoff.
Both types of mining cause high risk of sediment runoff.

Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water.

Answer 1

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

**Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water.**

Both surface and underground mining can lead to the release of harmful substances, including acids and heavy metals, into the local water systems, posing risks to aquatic life and human health.