____ Strips an Area of Vegetation and Soil,creating an Ecological

Question

____ strips an area of vegetation and soil,creating an ecological dead zone.  
A) Biological magnification
B) Renewable energy
C) Ecological restoration
D) Ground mining
E) Surface mining

Accepted Answer

Surface mining strips an area of vegetation and soil, leaving behind an ecological dead zone. Surface mining involves removing the top layer of earth to access minerals underneath, resulting in significant environmental impacts.