Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice
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Impact of rock and mineral extraction
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Which of the following is an environmental effect of rock and mineral extraction?.
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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.
Describe two environmental effects of rock and mineral extraction.
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