Question
What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers
release of underground gases
sinkhole formation after mining is complete
destruction from overburden
local water contamination
destruction of ecosystems
release of underground gases
sinkhole formation after mining is complete
destruction from overburden
local water contamination
destruction of ecosystems
Answers
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The two correct answers regarding the environmental impacts caused by both surface mining and underground mining are:
1. **Local water contamination** - Both surface and underground mining can lead to the contamination of local water sources through the release of harmful chemicals and minerals that can leach into water systems.
2. **Destruction of ecosystems** - Both types of mining can result in significant habitat destruction and fragmentation, leading to the loss of biodiversity and alteration of ecosystems.
While the other options listed (release of underground gases, sinkhole formation after mining is complete, destruction from overburden) can have environmental impacts, they are more specifically associated with certain types of mining or conditions rather than being common impacts of both surface and underground mining.
1. **Local water contamination** - Both surface and underground mining can lead to the contamination of local water sources through the release of harmful chemicals and minerals that can leach into water systems.
2. **Destruction of ecosystems** - Both types of mining can result in significant habitat destruction and fragmentation, leading to the loss of biodiversity and alteration of ecosystems.
While the other options listed (release of underground gases, sinkhole formation after mining is complete, destruction from overburden) can have environmental impacts, they are more specifically associated with certain types of mining or conditions rather than being common impacts of both surface and underground mining.