What causes acid mine drainage?

Sulfide minerals exposed to air and water.

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Why: Acid mine drainage occurs when sulfide minerals are exposed to air and water, producing acidic runoff.

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Answer: Sulfide minerals exposed to air and water. Acid mine drainage occurs when sulfide minerals are exposed to air and water, producing acidic runoff.

  1. Mining en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining
    acid mine drainage occur when sulfide minerals are exposed to air and water
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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