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What is the most likely consequence of open pit mining on plant life?

a. a dramatic reduction in the variety of plant species

b. an increase in the number of plant species

c. the complete loss of plant life in the area occupied by the surface mine

d. a temporary decrease in plant populations

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Tamia Jacobs

9 June, 03:57

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Helen Moody · Answer 1

Since open pit mining is so destructive to the environment, there would be a complete loss of plant life in the area.

T Object]What is the most likely consequence of open pit mining on plant life?a. a dramatic reduction in the variety of plant speciesb. an increase in the number of plant speciesc. the complete loss of plant life in the area occupied by the surface mined. a temporary decrease in plant populations