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Surface mining occurs close to the surface (less than a mile deep), while underground mining is underground.
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Two types of mining?
Underground mining surface mining
What are the two main types of mining how do they differ?
Open cast mining and Underground mining.
What are the two main types of mining and how do they differ?
Open cast mining and Underground mining.
What is Underground Mining?
underground mining is done when the rocks, minerals of gemstones are too far underground to get out with surface mining some kinds of underground mining are Borehole Mining Drift Mining Hard Rock Mining Shaft Mining Slope Mining
What are two main types of mining and how are they differ?
What are two main types of mining and how do they differ? Open cast mining, and underground mining. The reason they differ, is because underground mining is where they create shafts that lead to ore beds. Open cast mining, is the opposite of underground mining. I really hope this answer is useful! I love to help people get better at science. I hope I helped you guys! Bye.
What are two main types of mining and how do they differ?
What are two main types of mining and how do they differ? Open cast mining, and underground mining. The reason they differ, is because underground mining is where they create shafts that lead to ore beds. Open cast mining, is the opposite of underground mining. I really hope this answer is useful! I love to help people get better at science. I hope I helped you guys! Bye.
What are the advantages of underground mining?
Advantages of Underground Mining are: * It allows minerals to be extracted from deep underground * It doesn't create a mess like open cut or surface mining * Does not affect the physical environment as much as surface mining
Why is surface mining cheaper?
In surface mining we dont make any tunnels. Surface mining is less risks as underground mining. In surface mining we follows the several conditions which are provides saftey.
What kind of mining does Wyoming do?
Both surface and underground mining are found in Wyoming.
What are the cons of surface mining?
The advantages of surface mining are: * It is cheaper to extract the ore or metal than underground mining * Less chance of workers dying from toxic fumes, therefore it is safer unlike underground mining. * It is also faster The disadvantages of surface mining are: * That it destroys the landscape and environment * Effects the habitats of fauna potentially effecting the existing ecosystem in that area * Flora is destroyed * Causes noise, air and water pollution
Is surface mining is less coast and inexpensive?
Surface mining is MUCH less expensive than underground mining. Usually. In some cases, underground mining is used because the substance being mined is just too deep to have a surface mine. I was just in a silver mine that is more than 5,000 feet deep. If the mine had to remove a mile of rock to get to the silver, it would not be worth mining. In THAT case, underground mining is less costly.
The method of extracting minerals that involves digging beneath the surface is referred to as What mining?
This would be underground mining.
