Question

Select each description to the correct mining type each description can be only used once

Underground mining__________
Open pit mining______________
Placer mining_______________
Strip mining ______________

The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals


The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth surface removing narrow portions of the surface at a time

The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth surface removing large portions of the surface at a time

The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds

Answer 1

Here is the correct matching of descriptions to mining types:

- **Underground mining**: The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals

- **Strip mining**: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth surface removing narrow portions of the surface at a time

- **Open pit mining**: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth surface removing large portions of the surface at a time

- **Placer mining**: The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds