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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

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

destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden

destruction of ecosystems
destruction of ecosystems

local water contamination

1 answer

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

Both types of mining can lead to significant destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems, and they can also contaminate local water sources due to the release of pollutants and chemicals used in the mining process.