Open-pit mining creates a large hole in the ground after minerals are removed from the surface. Which statement best describes an environmental consequence of this process? - Heavy metals are released into surrounding soil, poisoning local vegetation.

- High salinity of wastewater reduces soil fertility and growth of vegetation.

- Billions of gallons of water are pulled from surrounding ecosystems.

- Wastewater is contaminated with oil and becomes sludge in landfills.

The answer is Heavy Metals are released

Study this image. which statements best describe the rock shown? check all that apply. the grains of this rock are jagged. this rock has several coarse grains. the grains in this rock are very large. this rock has a non-banded pattern. the color of this rock is determined by its texture.

What type of competition exsist between two species. turtles and fish

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