Which of the following is not a consequence of moving from underground mining to surface mining?

a.

increased land degradation

b.

increased water and air pollution

c.

mining collapses

d.

changes to the landscape

The correct answer should be c. mining collapses

Surface mining definitely changes the landscape and increases land degradation. It also increases air pollution since it's out in the open, not in a cave where there is little connection to the atmosphere.