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Which of the following is a common environmental impact of surface mining?

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A.
Sinkhole development


B.
Destruction of ecosystems through land stripping


C.
Tunnel collapses


D.
Higher safety risks for miners

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B. Destruction of ecosystems through land stripping

Surface (strip/open-pit) mining removes vegetation and topsoil, destroying habitats and causing erosion, sedimentation and water/air pollution.