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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Short Run

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Marginal Revenue

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Marginal Cost

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