5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of an adit in an underground mine?
Access, drainage, ventilation, and mineral extraction
Where are adits typically driven into?
The side of a hill or mountain
What is the mining technique generally associated with the use of adits for ore extraction?
Drift mining
Under what conditions may it not be feasible to drive an adit into a mine?
When the local topography does not permit
What happens if the mineral vein outcrops at the surface in relation to the adit?
The adit may follow the lode or vein until it is worked out
Test your knowledge of underground mining with this quiz on adits! Explore the construction, purpose, and usage of these horizontal passages in the mining industry.
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