Mining

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Mining that is done below ground is called...

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Subsurface mining.

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The controversial method for getting natural gas in rock deep underground is called...

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Fracking.

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A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted is called...

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Ore.

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Removing ore along a seam in a hillside is known as...

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Contour Mining.

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When ore is removed in layers by removing the soil that is on top, this process is called...

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Strip Mining.

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The process of extracting minerals from the earth's surface is known as...

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Surface Mining.

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The technique of mining that involves blasting away the top of a mountain to access minerals is called...

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Mountaintop Removal.

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The term for the area where mining takes place is known as a...

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Mine.

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The process of drilling into the earth to extract oil or gas is referred to as...

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Drilling.

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The term for the waste material left over after the extraction of valuable minerals is called...

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Tailings.