All of the following are examples of environmental damage that occurred during the early Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:
A)drilling for petroleum that damaged the soil.
B)burning coal that gave off dangerous gases.
C)destruction of Yellowstone National Park, which led to soil erosion.
D)railroad tracks cutting through undeveloped landscapes.
E)hydraulic mining that severely damaged the land.

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Yellowstone National Park was not destroyed during the early Industrial Revolution; in fact, it was established in 1872 as the first national park, primarily to preserve its unique natural features. The other options (A, B, D, E) are accurate examples of environmental damage linked to industrial activities of the period.

All of the Following Are Examples of Environmental Damage That