Mining affects the Environment Flashcards
1
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Name 2 ways mining affects the environment
A
Mining affects the environment through air pollution and water pollution. Dust from drilling and blasting pollutes the air. Polluted water from inside the mine flows onto the surface. This is known as acid water drainage.
2
Q
What are the affects of open-pit mines on the environment?
A
Open-pit mines create enormous holes in the surface. All natural vegetation and wildlife disappear.
3
Q
What are the affects of shaft/deep level mining on the environment?
A
Shaft mining can cause the surface land to collapse because of all the underground tunnels.
4
Q
T/F : Digging coal out of the ground release harmful gasses into the air
A
True