Question

which of the following types of mining is most likely to cause disruption on the surface of the earth? mountaintop removal, strip mining room and pillar method long wall method below ground mining

Explanation:

Mountaintop removal and strip mining are surface mining techniques. Mountaintop removal involves removing the top of a mountain to access minerals, and strip mining removes layers of soil/rock from the surface. Both significantly disrupt the earth’s surface. The room and pillar, long wall, and below - ground mining methods are underground and have less direct surface disruption.

Answer:

A. mountaintop removal, strip mining