How does strip mining impact the environment?(1 point)

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It strips fish and salt from the oceans.
It strips fish and salt from the oceans.

It strips gemstones from deep underground.
It strips gemstones from deep underground.

It strips oxygen from the air.
It strips oxygen from the air.

It strips trees and soil from the earth’s surface.
It strips trees and soil from the earth’s surface.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It strips trees and soil from the earth’s surface.

Strip mining involves removing the top layers of soil and vegetation to access minerals or resources underneath, which can lead to significant environmental degradation, including deforestation, soil erosion, and habitat destruction.