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How are the health impacts of surface mining different from those of underground mining?(1 point)
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higher risk of mine collapse in surface mining
higher risk of mine collapse in surface mining

lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining
lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining

lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining
lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining

higher risk of lung disease in surface mining
higher risk of lung disease in surface mining

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lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining

Surface (open‑pit) mining generally has fewer cave‑ins and traumatic accidents than underground mining, so miner injury and fatality rates are lower, though surface mining can increase dust and community respiratory exposures.