Choose the item that best matches each item in the following:
-Surface layers are removed to expose and extract horizontal mineral deposits
A)strip mining
B)open pit mining
C)subsurface mining
D)solution mining
E)mountaintop removal mining
F)prospecting
G)placer mining
H)reclamation
I)ecological mining

Question

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Strip mining involves removing the surface layers in a strip or ribbon to extract mineral deposits that are horizontally dispersed.

Note: Open pit mining typically involves removing vertical layers of rock to extract mineral deposits, whereas subsurface mining involves drilling shafts or tunnels to extract minerals from deeper underground. Solution mining involves using solvents to extract minerals from underground deposits. Mountaintop removal mining involves removing the tops of mountains to extract coal deposits. Placer mining involves searching for minerals in river sediments, while prospecting involves the search for new mineral deposits. Reclamation refers to restoring mining sites to their original state, and ecological mining involves using sustainable practices to minimize environmental impacts.

Choose the Item That Best Matches Each Item in the Following