the topsoil is the most fertile layer of the soil, in this layer there are a great amount of nutrients and microorganisms that allow the adequate growth of plant organisms. This is why the loss of topsoil after deforestation leads to desertification.
Since topsoil is a nutrient-rich soil, it would allow the growth of plant organisms again even though it is an area exposed to mining processes. Therefore, the answer would be the B option.
