Uranium mining makes extensive use of groundwater to process the uranium. Which of these is the most likely effect of large scale uranium mining in a location which depends on groundwater for its domestic and agricultural needs?

long periods of drought

flooding of low lands

heating up of tap water

severe shortage of drinking water

The most likely effect of large scale uranium mining in a location which depends on groundwater for its domestic and agricultural needs are " severe shortage of drinking water".

What is uranium mining?

The method of separating uranium ore through the earth has been known as uranium mining.

What is agricultural ?

To cultivate the soil, develop crops, and care for livestock would be the art as well as science of agriculture.

The most likely effect of large scale uranium mining in a location which depends on groundwater for its domestic and agricultural needs are " severe shortage of drinking water".

Therefore, the correct answer will be option (d).

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