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How does deep mining affect water sources compared to surface mining?
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A.
Deep mining has no impact on water sources.
B.
Both methods improve water quality.
C.
Surface mining has no effect on water sources.
D.
Deep mining can contaminate ground
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Deep (underground) mining can contaminate groundwater — e.g., through acid mine drainage, mobilized heavy metals, and changes in groundwater flow; surface mining more directly affects surface water (runoff, sedimentation, contamination) but can also impact groundwater.
Deep (underground) mining can contaminate groundwater — e.g., through acid mine drainage, mobilized heavy metals, and changes in groundwater flow; surface mining more directly affects surface water (runoff, sedimentation, contamination) but can also impact groundwater.
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