The Biggest Risk to Communities Surrounding Mountain Top Removal Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Commons Dilemma

A situation where individual users of a shared resource act independently according to their own self-interest and deplete or spoil the resource through their collective action.

Pro-environment Behavior

Actions taken by an individual or group aimed at protecting or improving the natural environment.

Behavior Change

The process of transforming or modifying human behaviors, typically aiming at positive or healthier outcomes.

Promoting

The act of supporting or actively encouraging a particular cause, idea, or the sale of products and services.