Question 2
Outline two advantage of open pit mining.
Observation
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(i) High  productivity/output
    (ii) Availability of  natural ventilation
    (iii) Good illumination
    (iv) Low capital and  operating costs
    (v) Geological certainty  and easier exploration
    (vi) less limitation on  size and weight of machines or equipment