Question

Which mining method is more likely to disrupt local ecosystems?

Select an answer

A.
Deep mining disrupts ecosystems more than surface mining.


B.
Both methods have the same impact on ecosystems.


C.
Surface mining is more likely to disrupt local ecosystems.


D.
Neither method disrupts ecosystems.

Answer 1

C. Surface mining is more likely to disrupt local ecosystems.

Reason: Surface mining removes vegetation and topsoil over large areas, destroys habitats, increases erosion and runoff, and causes more visible landscape alteration than most deep (underground) mining.