ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9BIOLOGYSources of Waste2 Marks
Question
What hazards does mining pose to the environment?
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Answer
Hazards posed by mining include:
$(a)$ Release of harmful gases such as methane.
$(b)$ Elimination of existing vegetation and destruction of the genetic profile of the soil.
$(c)$ Continuous mining at a place can displace or destroy wildlife and habitat.
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