What is most likely to happen to an abandoned strip mine over time?

a.

The strip mine is likely to completely recover over time.

b.

The strip mine is likely to remain exactly as it is left when abandoned.

c.

The strip is likely to partly recover, but never return to its original state.

d.

The strip mine is likely to become a lake.

Question

What is most likely to happen to an abandoned strip mine over time?



a. 

The strip mine is likely to completely recover over time. 


b. 

The strip mine is likely to remain exactly as it is left when abandoned. 


c. 

The strip is likely to partly recover, but never return to its original state. 


d. 

The strip mine is likely to become a lake.

anonymous · Answer

Because an abandoned strip mine creates a bowl-shaped depression in the ground, they often will collect rain water and gradually turn into lakes. The water in those lakes may be very toxic, however