Question

Drag each description to the correct mining type. Each description will be used only once. (2 points)

Underground Mining

Open-Pit Mining

Placer Mining

Strip Mining

The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a
time.

: The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals

The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a
time.

: The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds.

Answer 1

Underground Mining — The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals

Open-Pit Mining — The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time

Placer Mining — The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds

Strip Mining — The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a time