Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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Responses

Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.

There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.
There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.

The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.

Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.
Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.

Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.

Answer 1

The two statements that accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining are:

1. Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.

2. Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.

These statements correctly highlight the more extensive land disruption associated with surface mining and the potential water pollution resulting from both mining methods.