Subsurface mining is used extensively in the extraction of ______________.
A) organic soils for landscaping
B) coal, phosphate, diamonds, gold
C) oil sands
D) limestone, natural gas, peat
E) coltan

Question

Subsurface mining is used extensively in the extraction of  ______________.
A) organic soils for landscaping
B) coal, phosphate, diamonds, gold
C) oil sands
D) limestone, natural gas, peat
E) coltan

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subsurface mining is commonly used for the extraction of coal, phosphate, diamonds, and gold. These resources are found deeper in the ground and require specialized techniques to be extracted. Option A is incorrect because organic soils are typically found near the surface and can be extracted through surface mining. Option C is incorrect because oil sands are typically extracted through surface mining or in-situ methods. Option D is incorrect because while some of these resources may be extracted through subsurface mining (such as natural gas), they are not the primary resources extracted through this method. Option E is incorrect because coltan is typically found in surface deposits and is not extracted through subsurface mining.

Subsurface Mining Is Used Extensively in the Extraction of