Question

What is most likely to happen to an abandoned strip mine over time?
a.
The strip mine is likely to completely recover over time.
b.
The strip mine is likely to remain exactly as it is left when abandoned.
c.
The strip is likely to partly recover, but never return to its original state.
d.
The strip mine is likely to become a lake.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C — The strip is likely to partly recover, but never return to its original state. Natural succession will restore some vegetation and wildlife, but soils, topography, and species composition usually remain altered.