Question

Mining operations result in ______.

Options

• Formation of barren land

• Depleting the the stock of natural resources

• Deforestation

• All of the above

Answer 1

Mining operations result in formation of barren land, depleting the the stock of natural resources and deforestation.

Explanation:

Mining operations have several negative environmental impacts, including:

• Formation of barren land: After extraction, the land is often left unsuitable for agriculture or habitation.
• Depletion of natural resources: Mining removes finite resources like minerals and fossil fuels from the earth.
• Deforestation: Large areas of forests are often cleared to make way for mining activities, leading to loss of biodiversity and environmental degradation.