Question

question 16 of 28
which statement illustrates how progress in engineering has affected the natural environment?
a. modern mining practices provide materials that can be used for technological advances.
b. modern mining equipment has improved the health and safety of workers.
c. mining companies use modern equipment to extract mineral resources more efficiently.
d. extracting mineral resources with modern mining equipment removes fertile topsoil.

Explanation:

We are looking for an option that shows the impact of engineering progress (modern mining equipment) on the natural environment.

• Option A focuses on materials for technological advances, not the natural environment.
• Option B is about worker health and safety, not the natural environment.
• Option C is about efficiency in extraction, not the natural environment impact.
• Option D mentions that modern mining equipment (engineering progress) removes fertile topsoil (an environmental impact).

Answer:

D. Extracting mineral resources with modern mining equipment removes fertile topsoil.