Mining Methods Flashcards
1
Q
done to extract ore minerals that are close to the Earth’s surface
A
surface method
2
Q
a long, narrow strip of mineral is uncovered by an excavator
A
strip mining
3
Q
usually results in a large pit being formed or removing a portion of a hilltop
A
open pit mining
4
Q
involves extracting ornamental stone blocks of specific colors, sizes, shapes, and quality
A
quarrying
5
Q
extracting ores from deep under the surface of the earth
A
underground mining
