Question

Salt is most likely to be mined using which mining technique?

A.) Mountaintop removal

B.) Solution mining

C.) Placer mining

D.) dredging

Answer 1

Answer:

B.) Solution Mining

Explanation:

Definintion: solution mining is mining of underground, water-soluble minerals, usually using one or more drilled wells to dissolve the minerals with water.

Sorry if it's wrong!

Answer 2

Hey there!

The answer is option (B) Solution mining.

☆Some extra points to know:

• Solution mining is also called deep-shaft mining or solar evaporation.

¤ How it is done?

=> Solution mining is done by pumping water into subterranean salt deposits, found in many parts of the world, dissolving the salts and pumping the brine to the surface for drying and further use.

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