Correct responses:
1. Destruction of ecosystems
2. Local water contamination
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Question
What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
release of underground gases
release of underground gases
destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems
sinkhole formation after mining is complete
sinkhole formation after mining is complete
destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden
local water contamination
local water contamination
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