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

The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time
:: The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals
:: The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds.
The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a

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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.