In Appalachia,many miners are out of work because ____________
A)of local protests that shut down mining operations
B)they were fired for protesting mountaintop removal
C)of a moratorium on mountaintop removal
D)coal extraction has decreased because the region is beginning to run out of coal
E)they are not needed,since mountaintop removal is highly mechanized

Question

In Appalachia,many miners are out of work because  ____________
A)of local protests that shut down mining operations
B)they were fired for protesting mountaintop removal
C)of a moratorium on mountaintop removal
D)coal extraction has decreased because the region is beginning to run out of coal
E)they are not needed,since mountaintop removal is highly mechanized

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mountaintop removal is a highly mechanized process that requires fewer workers, leading to a decrease in the need for miners.

In Appalachia,many Miners Are Out of Work Because ____________