Which of the following is a way in which surface mines impact an environment ecologically?
a. soil erosion
b. introducing new species of flora and fauna
c. creation of groundwater systems
d. all of the above
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. A way in which surface mines impact an environment ecologically is by soil erosion. This kind of mining can be very disastrous for the environment. Hope this answers the question.