What was a common outcome for miners in the early 20th century?
Miners work with picks and shovels to extract coal from a mine.

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They worked in well-ventilated environments.
They frequently faced short and dangerous lives.
They often lived long and healthy lives.
They had access to modern safety equipment.
2.
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What was one of the main challenges coal miners faced in their daily work?
Living without clean air or light.
Dealing with frequent power outages.
Managing large teams of workers.
Working with advanced machinery.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did coal miners extract coal from the earth?
By using explosives to break the coal.
With the help of trained animals.
By hacking, digging, shoveling, and hauling.
Using automated drilling machines.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant risk that miners carried with them?
The possibility of getting lost.
The threat of wild animals.
The Sparklet in their mining cap.
A lack of food and water.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did miners understand better than anyone else?
The economic value of coal.
The importance of teamwork.
The numerous safety risks involved.
The need for technological advancements.
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