In Appalachia, Many Miners Are Out of Work Because __________________

Multiple Choice

In Appalachia, many miners are out of work because __________________

A) coal extraction has decreased because the region is beginning to run out of coal
B) they were fired for protesting mountaintop removal
C) of local protests that shut down mining operations
D) of a moratorium on mountaintop removal
E) mountaintop removal is highly mechanized, and thus they are not needed