Drag each description to the correct mining type. Each description will be used only once (2 points)

Question

Underground Mining

Open-Pit Mining

Placer Mining

Strip Mining

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The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds

The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface removing large portions of the surface at a time

The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a time

The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals

Answer 1

Underground Mining: The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals

Open-Pit Mining: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time

Placer Mining: The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds

Strip Mining: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a time