TERM 1
Pros of Underground mining
DEFINITION 1
can still use land above the mines for other uses and use the
old mined areas to fill with waste rock
TERM 2
Cons of underground mining
DEFINITION 2
Dangerous
TERM 3
Pros of Surface mining
DEFINITION 3
It's cheaper to extract from the surface than underground.
Safe to the workers because no toxic fumes.
TERM 4
Cons of Surface mining
DEFINITION 4
It destroys the landscape and causes noise, air, and water
pollution.
TERM 5
Pros of Solution mining (Pumping hot water
into Ore)
DEFINITION 5
Cost is low, manpower is low because there is a drill running.
(SALT) is a solution mining product.
