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Certain steps in the mineral extraction process can often have a lasting impact on Earth. Which of the following three choices best describe possible impacts when land is cleared for mining and drilling of minerals?

A
Risk of flooding in the area decreases.
B
Concentration of minerals in the ground increases.
C
Local vegetation is damaged or removed.
D
Animals move to new locations in search of food sources.
E
Local vegetation becomes over abundant as soil is placed elsewhere.
F
Flooding increases as a result of lower water absorption within compacted soils.

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Parrain

Things that happen when land is cleared for mining and drilling are:

  • C. Local vegetation is damaged or removed.
  • D. Animals move to new locations in search of food sources.
  • F. Flooding increases as a result of lower water absorption within compacted soils.

What happens when land is cleared for mining?

Local vegetation will be damaged and removed by the clearing of the land which would lead to animals leaving the area to find newer food sources to replace the cleared plants.

There will also be an increase in flooding because the removal of plants affects the ability of water to be absorbed by soil.

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