wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

In which mining ores are extracted from greater depths beneath the surface?

A
Shaft
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Open cast
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Strip
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Underground
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Underground
  • Underground mining refers to various techniques used to excavate hard minerals, mainly those containing metals such as ore containing gold, silver, iron, copper, zinc, nickel, tin and lead, but also involves using the same techniques for excavating ores of gems such as diamonds.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Extraction of Minerals
GEOGRAPHY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon