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Impact of rock and mineral extraction practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Impact of rock and mineral extraction. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

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Paper 1 structured question: Impact of rock and mineral extraction

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Effects of Rock and Mineral Extraction

Extraction activities often lead to habitat loss, noise, water, land, air, and visual pollution. They also generate waste that must be managed. On the positive side, mining creates jobs, boosts local and national economies, and can improve local facilities and infrastructure.

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    Describe two environmental effects of rock and mineral extraction.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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