Assume the coal seam is just over 3 feet thick and is deep enough that the mining company had to remove it by subsurface mining. Based on the drilling logs, what potential problem with the seam could make it less productive? Select one: a. It is likely that the coal is not continuous throughout the property. b. The geologic layers could hamper proper ventilation to the miners. c. There could be undetected shale layers within the coal that could hamper production. d. There could be unforeseen limestone deposits that could negatively affect the equipment.

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Assume the coal seam is just over 3 feet thick and is deep enough that the mining company had to remove it by subsurface mining. Based on the drilling logs, what potential problem with the seam could make it less productive?

Select one:

a.
It is likely that the coal is not continuous throughout the property.
b.
The geologic layers could hamper proper ventilation to the miners.
c.
There could be undetected shale layers within the coal that could hamper production.
d.
There could be unforeseen limestone deposits that could negatively affect the equipment.
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