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Surface mining is, overall, more dangerous than underground mining.(1 point)
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
False

Overall, underground mining is generally more hazardous due to risks like roof collapses, gas explosions, limited ventilation/egress, and confined working conditions, which historically lead to higher fatality and serious-injury rates than most surface mining.