The Biggest Risk to Communities Surrounding Mountain Top Removal Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The biggest risk to communities surrounding mountain top removal is ___________.

• A) infiltrating water flows through the rock debris and picks up toxic metals and chemicals, taking them to drinking water supplies.
• B) the pure ugliness of a reclaimed mountain
• C) plants are difficult to regrow on the tops of reclaimed mountains
• D) landslides

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