When compared to underground mining, why does surface mining have a larger impact on land ecosystems?(1 point)
Responses
In surface mining, the overburden is less extensive.
In surface mining, the overburden is less extensive.
Surface mining is more likely to contaminate area waterways.
Surface mining is more likely to contaminate area waterways.
In surface mining, the land collapses easily after mining is complete.
In surface mining, the land collapses easily after mining is complete.
In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil.
In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil.
2. What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
sinkhole formation after mining is complete
sinkhole formation after mining is complete
destruction from overburden
destruction from overburden
release of underground gases
release of underground gases
local water contamination
local water contamination
destruction of ecosystems
3. Which statement is true about the potential environmental impact on local water by both surface and underground mining?(1 point)
Responses
Both types of mining lead to overburden clogging small local waterways.
Both types of mining lead to overburden clogging small local waterways.
Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water.
Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water.
Both types of mining cause high risk of sediment runoff.
Both types of mining cause high risk of sediment runoff.
Both types of mining can lead to a lowered water table.
1 answer
When compared to underground mining, why does surface mining have a larger impact on land ecosystems? Response: In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil.
What environmental impacts are caused by both surface mining and underground mining? Select the two correct answers. Responses:
local water contamination
destruction of ecosystems
Which statement is true about the potential environmental impact on local water by both surface and underground mining? Response: Both types of mining can cause acid and heavy metals to get into local water.
