Mine tailings represent the waste material from mining operations that must be permanently stored on the land surface. Which of the following is the primary environmental problem associated with mine tailings?
A. great height creates aviation hazards
B. excess weight causes land subsidence
C. excess weight causes small earthquakes
D. air and water pollution
E. all of the answers listed here
Answer: D
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