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Question 1 A)Which risks are involved in both underground mining and surface mining? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses ground instability ground instability UV exposure UV exposure respiratory disease respiratory disease high water pressure high water pressure methane gas buildup methane gas buildup Question 2 A)How are the health impacts of surface mining different from those of underground mining?(1 point) Responses higher risk of mine collapse in surface mining higher risk of mine collapse 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 lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining Question 3 A)Which health and safety risk is associated with tailings dams?(1 point) Responses Tailings dams are a common site of rock bursts. Tailings dams are a common site of rock bursts. If the dam fails, it can cause a methane explosion. If the dam fails, it can cause a methane explosion. Tailings dams are a common site of drowning accidents. Tailings dams are a common site of drowning accidents. If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials.

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Here are the correct answers for each question:

Question 1 A) Which risks are involved in both underground mining and surface mining?
Correct Answers:

• ground instability
• respiratory disease

Question 2 A) How are the health impacts of surface mining different from those of underground mining?
Correct Answer:

• higher risk of lung disease in surface mining

Question 3 A) Which health and safety risk is associated with tailings dams?
Correct Answer:

• If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials.