What term describes the vertical distance between levels in underground mines?
A. Rise height
B. Sublevel gap
C. Level interval
D. Vertical interval
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Vertical interval is the distance between successive levels.The correct answer is: Vertical intervalIt affects haulage cost, ventilation, and stope design.Common values range from 30 to 60 meters depending on method.Related Questions on Mine Development and Mining Methods
What is the primary purpose of mine development?
A. Extraction of ore
B. Ventilation planning
C. Accessing ore body
D. Waste disposal
A. Shaft
B. Adit
C. Stope
D. Raise
A. Room and Pillar
B. Cut and Fill
C. Block Caving
D. Shrinkage Stoping
Which of the following is not an underground mining method?
A. Open-pit mining
B. Shrinkage stoping
C. Sublevel stoping
D. Cut and fill

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