Compared with surface mining techniques, subsurface mining:

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Subsurface mining is more dangerous than surface mining due to a variety of factors such as the potential for collapse, flooding, and exposure to harmful gases. While subsurface mining does disturb less land than surface mining, it can still have a significant impact on the environment and produce solid waste. It typically targets non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, and may also target mineral deposits located deep underground. The choice "E" is incorrect as subsurface mining targets resources located deep underground, not near the surface.

Compared with Surface Mining Techniques, Subsurface Mining