Question

What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses

destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

local water contamination
local water contamination

release of underground gases
release of underground gases

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

sinkhole formation after mining is complete

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the environmental impacts caused by both surface mining and underground mining are:

1. **destruction of ecosystems**
2. **local water contamination**