Answer:
The extraction of raw materials at a commercial level is also known as exploitation and can have a devastating impact on the local biodiversity and the overall environment.
Explanation:
The overall effects can include:
- Soil erosion and degradation, especially in cases of deforestation and coal mining
- The complete destruction of biodiversity, especially in areas where fracking is taking place
- Drilling offshore can lead to significant impact on marine diversity in the region.
- Large scale exploitation has also known to cause water shortages, water pollution, air pollution and depletion of finite resources.
