How does acid mine drainage typically form?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Acid mine drainage occurs when rainwater that seeps through an underground mine or a spoils pile from a surface mine carries sulfuric acid (H2SO4) produced when aerobic bacteria act on remaining minerals to nearby streams and groundwater.

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b. stratocumulus.
c. altocumulus.
d. cirrocumulus

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A) insulin B) oxytocin C) vasopressin D) none of these

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When soil is saturated with water it becomes heavier and less viscous and more likely to flow downslope.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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