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

Question

Underground Mining

Open-Pit Mining

Placer Mining

Strip Mining

The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds

It The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals

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

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

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