How are the health impacts of surface mining different from those of underground mining?(1 point)

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lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining
lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining

higher risk of lung disease in surface mining
higher risk of lung disease in surface mining

lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining
lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining

higher risk of mine collapse in surface mining

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The correct response is: lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining.

Surface mining generally involves less risk compared to underground mining in terms of miner injuries, as workers are not confined to underground tunnels and have more straightforward access to safety measures. On the other hand, underground mining carries significant risks like cave-ins, exposure to harmful dust (which can lead to lung diseases), and other hazards associated with deeper, confined spaces.