Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

• There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.
• The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
• Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.
• Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
• Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.

- Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.

- Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.