A drawback to mining of sulfide minerals is the risk of ________.
A) underground fires
B) tunnel collapse
C) rock bursts
D) acid mine runoff

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Mining of sulfide minerals can lead to the formation of acid mine drainage, a process that occurs when water and oxygen come into contact with sulfide minerals exposed by mining operations. This acidic water can contaminate nearby water sources and harm wildlife.

A Drawback to Mining of Sulfide Minerals Is the Risk