The mining term "footwall" refers to:
A. Wall above the ore body
B. Hanging platform
C. Wall below the ore body
D. Ore deposit end
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Footwall lies beneath the ore body in an inclined seam.The correct answer is: Wall below the ore bodyOpposite to the hanging wall.Terminology helps in defining drilling orientation and support layout.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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