Question

Mining operations can destroy the eco system. Give two reasons to support the statement.

Answer 1

In our country, more than 80,000 hectares of land is under the stress of mining activities. The mining activities require removal of plant cover (deforestation) which adversely affects the ecosystem.

1. Mining generates a great amount of waste.
2. Mining operations often contaminate the metal with toxic heavy metal and acids.
3. It disrupts surface and ground water circulation.
4. It leads to resaping of the topography.
5. Mining activities result in deforestation.