According to critics,the U.S.General Mining Act of 1872 ____________
A)has pollution and remediation clauses that are too strict
B)practically gives away resources located on public land
C)opens mining rights to foreign nations which stake claims on U.S.land
D)has allowed mining in urban centers with dense commercial development
E)makes mining unprofitable except for the largest corporations

Question

According to critics,the U.S.General Mining Act of 1872  ____________
A)has pollution and remediation clauses that are too strict
B)practically gives away resources located on public land
C)opens mining rights to foreign nations which stake claims on U.S.land
D)has allowed mining in urban centers with dense commercial development
E)makes mining unprofitable except for the largest corporations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The U.S. General Mining Act of 1872, according to critics, practically gives away resources located on public land to mining companies without requiring them to pay fair market value or compensate for damage caused by mining activities.

According to Critics,the U