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What is the effect of surface mining on the landscape of a region?

Rapid tree growth is triggered.

Forests are fragmented or lost.

The number of open meadows decreases.

Changing land topography improves the flow of rivers.

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Impacts can result in erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, or the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by the chemicals emitted from mining processes.

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The number of open meadows decreases.

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test

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