Open-pit mining creates a large hole in the ground after minerals are removed from the surface. Which statement best describes an environmental consequence of this process?
Heavy metals are released into surrounding soil, poisoning local vegetation.
High salinity of wastewater reduces soil fertility and growth of vegetation.
Billions of gallons of water are pulled from surrounding ecosystems.
Wastewater is contaminated with oil and becomes sludge in landfills.
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