Question

When compared to underground mining, why does surface mining have a larger impact on land ecosystems?(1 point)

Responses

In surface mining, the overburden is less extensive.
In surface mining, the overburden is less extensive.

In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil.
In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil.

In surface mining, the land collapses easily after mining is complete.
In surface mining, the land collapses easily after mining is complete.

Surface mining is more likely to contaminate area waterways.

Answer 1

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In surface mining, large areas of land are completely cleared of vegetation and topsoil. This can have a larger impact on land ecosystems compared to underground mining, where the overburden is usually left in place.