Mining involves removing soil and rock that overlay a mineral deposit close to the surface in order to access that deposit. This method of mining involves removing the overlaying soil and rock in sections and is common in coal mining.

Burning fossil fuels releases sulfur and nitrogen oxide. These compounds react with the atmosphere to form

___________________ sources of water pollution are relatively easy to monitor and regulate while ________________________________ sources of water pollution are difficult to monitor and clean up.

Which federal law requires coal mines to be restored to their original condition?

Which federal law requires coal mines to be restored to their original condition?

All members of the same species that live in the same area at the same time make up a(an)

Which federal law nationally standardized rules in the U.S. to identify, monitor, and reduce air contaminants?

This type of natural selection favors an extreme of the trait such as bigger or darker.

What do concentrating solar power, wind turbines, nuclear power, and coal-fired power plants have in common?

There are three ecosystem services; which are indicators of the health of an ecosystem and provided for by biodiversity. Which ecosystem service provides nutrient cycling, flood control and seed dispersal?