How are the health impacts of surface mining different from those of underground mining?(1 point)

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higher risk of lung disease in surface mining

higher risk of mine collapse in surface mining

lower risk of hearing loss in surface mining

lower risk of miner injuries in surface mining

Answer 1

Some potential health impacts of surface mining compared to underground mining may include a higher risk of lung disease due to exposure to dust and other pollutants in surface mining, as well as a higher risk of mine collapse due to the removal of large quantities of overlying rock and soil. In contrast, underground mining may have a lower risk of hearing loss due to not being exposed to loud noises from heavy equipment, and potentially a lower risk of miner injuries compared to surface mining.