Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of surface mining?
A) It causes considerable habitat damage over the surface area mined.
B) There is a risk of chronic respiratory disease such as black lung.
C) Acid mine drainage as water is pumped out of underground mines.
D) Topsoil is left mostly intact.
E) All of these answers are correct.
Correct Answer:
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