Q: In what type of mining must tunnels be blasted into the rock so that miners and equipment can get to the ore? Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: If an ore is deep below Earth's surface it may be too expensive to remove all the rock above it. These deposits are taken by underground mining. Underground mines can be very deep. The deepest gold mine in South Africa is more than 3,700 m deep (that is more than 2 miles)! There are various methods of underground mining. Underground mining is more expensive than surface mining. Tunnels must be blasted into the rock so that miners and equipment can get to the ore. Underground mining is dangerous work. Fresh air and lights must be brought in to the tunnels for the miners. The miners breathe in lots of particles and dust while they are underground. The ore is drilled, blasted, or cut away from the surrounding rock and taken out of the tunnels. Sometimes there are explosions as ore is being drilled or blasted. This can lead to a mine collapse. Miners may be hurt or killed in a mining accident. Choices: - open-pit mining - strip mining - gold mining - underground mining A:
underground mining

Q: What tides occur during the new moon and full moon? Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon. The Sun and Moon are in a straight line either on the same side of Earth or on opposite sides. Their gravitational pull combines to cause very high and very low tides. Spring tides have the greatest tidal range. Choices: - autumn - high - bottom - spring A:
spring

Q: What is a common condition caused by stomach acid? Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: Have you ever experienced heartburn? Heartburn is actually a condition caused by stomach acid, rather something in your heart. The stomach produces HCl, which is a necessary component of digestion. However, excessive amounts of stomach acid can cause a great deal of discomfort. Various factors can cause the overproduction of acid, mostly related to the types (and amounts) of food and beverages that are being consumed. Caffeine and other oils in coffee (even decaf) will increase HCl production in the stomach. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol also increase the formation of stomach acid. Choices: - arthritis - headache - sunburn - heartburn A:
heartburn