In recent decades the importance of mining to the economy of the Intermontane has ________.
A)Increased
B)Decreased
C)Stayed about the same
D)There is no longer mining in the region.

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Mining activity in the Intermontane has decreased in recent decades due to various factors such as stricter environmental regulations, declining ore grades, and the increased cost of extraction.

In Recent Decades the Importance of Mining to the Economy