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How can
the use of natural resources hurt the
environment?

User Daschl
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

In short, raw material extraction and processing always impact on the environment, resulting as they do in soil degradation, water shortages, biodiversity loss, damage to ecosystem functions and global warming exacerbation. ... Products need energy and water, as well as land for shipping, marketing and use.

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Answer:

Pollution, taking more than giving

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the natural resources are part of Earth itself, they usually take 1 year- 100 years to form.

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