Question

Which of the following statements about mining is true?
a. Mining has no long-term effects on the Earth.
b. Mining is unimportant to the economy.
c. Mining has no ecological impact.
d. Mining allows useful minerals to be extracted from the Earth.

Answer 1

The following statements about mining is true: Mining allows useful minerals to be extracted from the Earth. Correct answer:D

Mining has a large impact on the environment because minerals are contained within the Earth. The long term effects of mining include acid drainage , erosion and dust emissions.

Answer 2

D is the Definite answer, my bruhtastic amigo