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What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
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destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

release of underground gases
release of underground gases

local water contamination
local water contamination

sinkhole formation after mining is complete

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- destruction of ecosystems
- local water contamination

Both surface and underground mining damage habitats and can contaminate local water (e.g., sediment runoff, acid mine drainage).