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Environmental Impact of Mountaintop Removal Mining

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What is the primary purpose of the reclamation process in mining?

To reduce air pollution from coal combustion

To extract more coal from the land

To transport coal more efficiently

To restore and improve the disturbed land (correct)

Which of the following environmental impacts is NOT mentioned as a concern with handling large quantities of coal?

Noise

Aesthetic degradation

Dust

Release of toxic elements into the atmosphere (correct)

Compared to underground mining, strip mining is described as being:

More expensive and more difficult

Cheaper but more difficult

More expensive but easier

Cheaper and easier (correct)

What is the main cause of acid mine drainage in surface mining operations?

Infiltration of surface water into the spoil banks Signup and view all the answers

How much potentially mineable coal within 50 meters of the surface is available in the USA according to the text?

90 billion metric tons Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of underground mining compared to surface mining?

The text does not provide enough information to determine the main advantage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a significant environmental impact of increased coal usage?

Increased risk of mine collapses in underground mining Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transporting coal mentioned in the text?

The text does not mention coal transportation methods Signup and view all the answers

How does the environmental impact of strip mining depend on other factors according to the text?

It depends on the topography, climate, and reclamation process Signup and view all the answers

What is the main environmental concern associated with underground coal mining mentioned in the text?

The text does not mention any environmental concerns with underground coal mining Signup and view all the answers