Question

How do the health risks of surface mining compare to those of deep mining?

Select an answer

A.
Deep mining has fewer health risks than surface mining.


B.
Neither method poses health risks.


C.
Both methods have the same health risks.


D.
Surface mining has fewer health risks than deep mining.

Answer 1

D. Surface mining has fewer health risks than deep (underground) mining.

Explanation: Deep mining carries higher immediate risks to workers — mine collapses, explosions, toxic/oxygen-poor air, heat stress, and chronic respiratory diseases from underground dust. Surface mining still poses hazards (dust, noise, water/soil pollution) but is generally less dangerous for miners than underground operations.