How does the zeitgeist affect the evolution of a science?

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

explanation:

well, that's easy; the answer's c, "it reduces contamination of the water and substrate of the estuary."