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Surface mining can contaminate groundwater through the release of chemicals and heavy metals used in the mining process. Removal of vegetation during mining can also lead to increased sedimentation and erosion, which can affect groundwater quality. Additionally, surface mining can alter the natural hydrological flow, potentially reducing groundwater recharge and increasing the risk of water pollution.
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The term ground water mining refers to?
Ground water mining refers to the excessive extraction of groundwater beyond the rate of recharge, leading to depletion of the aquifer. This can have detrimental effects on water availability, setting the stage for water scarcity and ecosystem impacts.
What extracts minerals from the ground?
mining
What are the methods of mining?
There are a lot of different divisions. In general, you might separate them into surface mining, such as a quarry, strip mine, or open pit mine, and underground mining, consisting of shafts and adits.
What can affect the amount of water in the ground?
How much rainfall there has already been can effect the amount of water in the ground. If there has been a lot the ground will be saturated, so will have a lot of water in. If there has been very little or none at all the ground will be extremely dry as it will have already used most of the water it has in it.
What is the Difference between the surface and subsurface?
The difference between surface run-off and subsurface run -off is that surface run-off is that when it is precipitation the water goes on the ground like a river and lake. The water that goes on the top of the ground is going to the oceans. The subsurface run-off is that when it is preciptation the water
How does mining affect water cycle?
Mining can disrupt the water cycle by contaminating groundwater and surface water with pollutants such as heavy metals and chemicals. This can lead to water scarcity, decrease in water quality, and harm aquatic ecosystems. Mining activities can also alter the natural flow of water and contribute to erosion and sedimentation in water bodies.
The term ground water mining refers to?
Ground water mining refers to the excessive extraction of groundwater beyond the rate of recharge, leading to depletion of the aquifer. This can have detrimental effects on water availability, setting the stage for water scarcity and ecosystem impacts.
How would an increase in storm runoff to rivers most likely affect ground water?
An increase in storm runoff to rivers most likely would affect ground water by reducing the amount of infiltration and groundwater recharge. This is where water moves downward from surface water to ground water.
Is a river surface or ground water?
Ground water
When does surface water become ground water?
When the ground water flow out of the earth surface as a form of spring.
What extracts minerals from the ground?
mining
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 New York's water ground water or surface water?
new York's water is neither ground water or surface water it is sky water
Is it surface water or underground water?
what is the upper surface of ground water
What do you call water that is absorbed into the ground?
Ground water, surface water, river water, etc.
What are two ways the ground water reaches Earth's surface?
Ground water is on or in the ground, it does not reach it.
Surface mining damage the environment?
Yes. Entire mountains have been destroyed due to strip mining. All trees are removed which results in a lot of additional run-off including mercury, sulfur, and oxide contamination in the ground water.
