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Earth is removed from the top to reveal the coal. Which type of coal mine does this describe? undersea subterranean drill strip

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Answer:

strip Mining.

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Answer:

Strip

Step-by-step explanation:

Strip mining removes Earth in long strips from the top to reveal the coal. This earth to be removed is known as 'overburden'. The overburden from the first strip is referred to as out-of-pit dumping. Strip mining is a part of surface mining.

Strip mining destroys forests, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats as trees and plants are removed from the mining area.

Therefore,

this describes the Strip coal mine.

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