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

release of underground gases
release of underground gases

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

local water contamination
local water contamination

sinkhole formation after mining is complete

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
- destruction of ecosystems
- local water contamination

Both surface and underground mining can damage habitats and ecosystems and contaminate nearby water (e.g., runoff, acid mine drainage).