Some species of organisms can reproduce either asexually through mitosis or sexually, which requires meiosis. in which of the following situations would it be the most beneficial for a species to reproduce sexually rather than asexually?
one in which potential mates are hard to find?
one in which food and resources are limited
one in which the environment undergoes sudden, drastic changes
one in which the species is not capable of locomotion

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

explanation:

the principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to test the hypothesis, and development of a conclusion that confirms, rejects, or modifies the hypothesis.