Acid mine drainage involves ____.
A) the combination of water and acidic compounds used to process ores
B) acid that drains out of gold mines
C) rainwater from a mine carrying sulfuric acid to nearby streams and groundwater
D) acid waste left over from the mining process
E) identical processes to those of acid rain

Question

Acid mine drainage involves ____.​
A) ​the combination of water and acidic compounds used to process ores
B) ​acid that drains out of gold mines
C) rainwater from a mine carrying sulfuric acid to nearby streams and groundwater
D) ​acid waste left over from the mining process
E) ​identical processes to those of acid rain

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Acid mine drainage occurs when rainwater carrying sulfuric acid and other chemicals flows out of a mine and into nearby streams and groundwater. This acidic water can harm aquatic life and cause environmental damage. It is often associated with coal mining, but can occur with other minerals as well.

Acid Mine Drainage Involves ____.​

Acid Mine Drainage Involves ____.