Question

Explain how mining can be harmful to the environment

Answer 1

5a.One downside is that the fertilizer destroys beneficial bacteria that are necessary for the plant's soil. It will die before it can expand.

b.One benefit is having enough room and land to start a business and raise crops. One downside is that it destroys animal and wildlife habitats while also limiting O2 generation from trees.

c.One downside of commercial fishing is the loss of habitat, which can lead to extinction. One advantage is that it helps the economy and prevents starvation.

6a.It can cause numerous health hazards such as toxic compounds and has a large waste of rocks and vegetation.

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Answer 2

It can lead to multiple health hazords like harmful substances and it has a huge waste of rocks and vegatation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Across the world, mining contributes to erosion, sinkholes, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, significant use of water resources, dammed rivers and ponded waters, wastewater disposal issues, acid mine drainage and contamination of soil, ground and surface water, all of which can lead to health issues in local areas. Some mining methods may have significant environmental and public-health effects.