What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

Question

Responses

destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

release of underground gases
release of underground gases

sinkhole formation after mining is complete
sinkhole formation after mining is complete

local water contamination

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the environmental impacts caused by both surface mining and underground mining are:

1. destruction of ecosystems
2. local water contamination