Question

Why are sinkholes one major environmental risk of underground mining?(1 point) Responses Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes. Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes. Underground mines are more likely to cause erosion, which causes sinkholes. Underground mines are more likely to cause erosion, which causes sinkholes. Underground mines release gases, which causes sinkholes. Underground mines release gases, which causes sinkholes. Underground mines are more likely to cause water pollution, which causes sinkholes.

Answer 1

Incorrect. Sinkholes are a major environmental risk of underground mining due to the fact that underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, leading to the formation of sinkholes.