Question

Surface mining _____. is more destructive than underground mining is a method of obtaining coal is a method of obtaining natural gas permanently destroys the environment

Answer 1

Permanently destroys the environment is the answer. Hope it helps!

Answer 2

Surface mining permanently destroys the environment. It is a broad type of mining in which soil and rock over the mineral deposit are removed. It is a method used to mine coal near the surface of the Earth. It makes use of hydrological and civil engineering techniques.