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In underground mining, what is a "chute" used for?

A. Storing explosives

B. Loading ore into skips

C. Rock support

D. Draining water

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Chute is a sloped passage for transferring broken ore from one level to another.The correct answer is: Loading ore into skipsOre passes are often connected to chutes for loading.Speeds up ore handling.

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