Why are sinkholes one major environmental risk of underground mining?(1 point)

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Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes.
Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes.

Underground mines release gases, which causes sinkholes.
Underground mines release gases, which causes sinkholes.

Underground mines are more likely to cause water pollution, which causes sinkholes.
Underground mines are more likely to cause water pollution, which causes sinkholes.

Underground mines are more likely to cause erosion, which causes sinkholes.

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The correct response is:

Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes.

This is the primary reason sinkholes can occur as a result of underground mining activities. When the structural integrity of the ground is compromised due to the removal of material, it can lead to a collapse and the formation of sinkholes.