Question

Which of these is the most likely impact of extensive mining of coal to produce energy? - pollution of atmosphere by harmful gases - increase in fertility of soil because of minerals - purification of underground water by natural minerals - increase in level of harmful radiation in the atmosphere Stuck on this question and REALLY can't figure it out! Can someone please help or link me to some information?

Answer 1

the answer is pollution of the atmosphere by harmful gases

After we do coal mining process, the site will release contamination of gas that consist of carbon monoxide, methane and volatile hydrocarbons.
These components would create pollution in the atmosphere, causing some damage to the people that inhaled them, and create acidic rain that would negatively impact the environment.