If a Pristine River Valley Was Converted to a Gravel

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a pristine river valley was converted to a gravel mine, altering the stream channel and also impacting the associated aquatic and terrestrial biota, which of the following would most likely be the first step to restoring the former river valley ecosystem?

• A) restore the physical structure of the river
• B) restore native species that have been extirpated due to mining disturbance
• C) remove competitive invasive species
• D) remove toxic pollutants

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