What is the function of tunnels and passageways in subsurface mining? a. to reach mineral ore deep below the surface of the earth
b. to reach mineral ores on the surface of the earth
c. to drain underground lakes where minerals are found
d. to create strip mines and quarries below the surface of the earth

Two metal blocks that have slightly different temperatures are placed next to one another. after five minutes, they both have lower but equal temperatures. according to the law of conservation of energy, what  most likelyhappened? energy was created inside the blocks.energy was destroyed inside the blocks.energy was absorbed into the blocks from outside the system.energy was transferred from the warmer block to the cooler block.