Question

how can both surface and underground mining affect miners health? select the two correct answers. (1 point)
□ risk of high blood pressure
□ risk of lung disease, like silicosis
□ risk of injuries from heavy equipment
□ risk of injuries from methane explosions
□ risk of injuries from mine collapse

Explanation:

1. For "risk of lung disease, like silicosis": Both surface and underground mining expose miners to dust (e.g., silica dust), which can lead to lung diseases like silicosis.
2. For "risk of injuries from heavy equipment": Both types of mining use heavy equipment, and miners are at risk of injuries from its operation in both settings.

• "Risk of high blood pressure" is not a direct common health risk from both mining types related to the mining environment itself.
• "Risk of injuries from methane explosions" is more specific to underground mining (methane is more likely to accumulate underground).
• "Risk of injuries from mine collapse" is mainly an underground mining risk (surface mines have different collapse risks, but mine collapse as a major risk is more underground - focused).

Answer:

B. risk of lung disease, like silicosis
C. risk of injuries from heavy equipment