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Subsurface mining disturbs more land than surface mining true or false

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False

Step-by-step explanation:

Surface mining disturbs more land compared to subsurface mines.

During surface mining, huge mounds of earth is removed inorder to access mineral deposits. The deeper lying the deposit, the more the earth is removed and disturbed.

In subsurface mines, tunnels and a system of shaft are used to access the ore body. Data about the geometry and positioning of the ore helps to plan how to effectively access it.

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