The term "footwall" in mining refers to:
A. Upper surface of ore body
B. Side rock of tunnel
C. Bottom surface below ore body
D. Backfill material
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Footwall is the rock mass beneath the ore body or vein.The correct answer is: Bottom surface below ore bodyThe rock above the ore is called the hanging wall.Important in structural analysis and access planning.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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