E&S 9.1 Mining Review

Mining that is done at or near the surface is called

• surface mining.

• subsurface mining.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Mining that is done below ground is called...

• surface mining.

• subsurface mining.

When ore is extracted from near the surface by digging a deep, narrow bottomed pit.

• Strip Mining

• Contour Mining

• Mountaintop Removal

• Open Pit Mining

This type of mine removes ore after removing the soil that is on top.

• Open Pit Mining

• Room and Pilar

• Strip

• Quarry

This type of mining is cheaper and safer for miners.

• surface mining

• subsurface mining.

Which type of SURFACE mine is typically used to mine metals?

• open pit mine

• quarry

• solution

• long wall

Which type of mine is typically used to mine metals that are deep underground?

• room and pillar

• quarry

• solution

• long wall

This type of mine was used to mine gypsum here in GR.

• Open Pit

• Strip

• Quarry

• Room & Pillar

• Long Wall

This type of mine is used for building materials like sand.

• Open Pit

• Strip

• Quarry

• Room & Pillar

• Long Wall

This type of mine is used to remove salt from deep inside earth.

• Open Pit

• Long Wall

• Solution

• Room & Pillar

• Long Wall