Which of the Following Explains the Rapid Disappearance of Eskers

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the rapid disappearance of eskers?

• A) They are being eroded by the flooding of old meltwater stream beds.
• B) They are being mined for sand and gravel.
• C) They are being leveled for housing developments.
• D) They are being mined for valuable ore.

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