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Discuss two environmental concerns associated with underground mines and two environmental concerns associated with surface mines.(4 points)
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Underground mines
- Ground subsidence: When tunnels collapse or settle, the ground above can sink. This can crack roads and buildings and harm plants and homes for animals.
- Water pollution (acid mine drainage): Water running through rock with sulfides can become acidic and pick up metals, then contaminate streams and groundwater and kill fish and plants.
Surface mines
- Habitat destruction and loss of vegetation: Removing soil and rock destroys forests, fields, and animal homes, making it hard for plants and animals to return.
- Erosion and sediment pollution: Exposed soil washes into rivers and streams during rain, making water dirty, harming fish, and clogging waterways.
- Ground subsidence: When tunnels collapse or settle, the ground above can sink. This can crack roads and buildings and harm plants and homes for animals.
- Water pollution (acid mine drainage): Water running through rock with sulfides can become acidic and pick up metals, then contaminate streams and groundwater and kill fish and plants.
Surface mines
- Habitat destruction and loss of vegetation: Removing soil and rock destroys forests, fields, and animal homes, making it hard for plants and animals to return.
- Erosion and sediment pollution: Exposed soil washes into rivers and streams during rain, making water dirty, harming fish, and clogging waterways.
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