In terms of human-environment interaction, which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic endogenic process contributing to the geologic cycle?
A) strip mining
B) harnessing geothermal energy for electricity development
C) injection wells contributing to earthquake activity
D) rock removal for building contributing to land slides

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Injection wells, used for oil and gas extraction or waste disposal, can increase pore pressure and trigger earthquakes in the surrounding rock. This is an example of an anthropogenic (human-caused) endogenic process, as it directly affects the geological structures and processes of the earth's crust. The other options listed are examples of anthropogenic exogenic processes, meaning they alter the earth's surface or ecosystems rather than directly affecting the geologic cycle.

In Terms of Human-Environment Interaction, Which of the Following Is