Which of the following best matches the description?Mining in which the top layer of soil is removed to procure the underlying deposit.

A. resources
B. reserves
C. active solar system
D. secondary recovery
E. photovoltaic cell
F. geothermal energy
G. acid mine drainage
H. black lung disease
I. underground mining
J. liquefied natural gas
K. surface mining
L. overburden
M. renewable energy sources
N. nonrenewable energy sources
O. passive solar system


Answer: K

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