It's D second because the reason before the says "One is that..."
The most accurate answer would be C.
Choose the verbs in the sentence. There are only three of them in this
sentence. Only one of the verbs has a modifier that describes the verb.
That word is your adverb.
I believe it’s the third option, compare real life to nature
There were no roads or automobiles in the area.
It's clear through the passage that there are no paved roads or cars to get the miners from place to place. They had to carry all of their gear and supplies through dangerous trails by foot, only being able to travel a certain amount each day.