Drag each description to the correct mining type. Each description will be used only once. (2 points)

Question

Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Underground Mining Open-Pit Mining Placer Mining Strip Mining
-The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time.
-The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and streams beds
-The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals.
-The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at the time

Answer 1

Here are the descriptions matched to the correct mining types:

• Underground Mining: The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals.
• Open-Pit Mining: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time.
• Placer Mining: The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and streams beds.
• Strip Mining: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at the time.