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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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.

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

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

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

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.

Answer 1

The two statements that accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to 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.

Surface mining typically results in more extensive disturbance of land ecosystems due to the removal of surface layers and vegetation, while both mining methods can lead to significant water pollution due to runoff and contamination.