What legislation has been passed in the United States to curb the damage being done to the environment caused by coal mining in the Appalachians?

What will be an ideal response?


The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires the land a mine is on to be restored to its original contours after mining.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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The most numerous organisms in the sea are fish.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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True or False: Scientific research always leads immediately to correct explanations of natural phenomena

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Drought is a significant natural cause of beach erosion. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following happens last before a tornado drops to the ground?

A) Formation of a mesocyclone B) Dissipating stage of a thunderstorm C) Influx of unstable air D) Formation of a cold front E) The rapid rise of air into a cloud

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