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Why does the land around a once active coal mine remain barren?

A: Toxic nitrous oxides were released into the soil killing all plants.
B: C: Ozone is formed from hydrocarbons which prevent the growth of plants.
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Empty coal mines are flooded with acid rain so no life forms can survive.

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Hello!!

The answer is A. Toxic nitrous oxides were releassed into the soil killing all plants

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