Question

What is a common environmental concern for both surface and deep mining?

Select an answer

A.
Both methods improve soil quality.


B.
Both methods can lead to soil erosion.


C.
Deep mining has no environmental concerns.


D.
Only surface mining causes soil erosion.

Answer 1

B. Both methods can lead to soil erosion.

Explanation: Both surface and deep mining disturb land and vegetation and produce waste/overburden or cause subsidence, all of which can increase soil erosion.