8th Class Social Science Mineral and Power Resources Question Bank Mineral and Power Resources - Long answer Type Question

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    How does the indiscriminate exploration of mineral resources affect the environment?

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    The indiscriminate exploration of mineral resources has harmful effects on the environment. The impact of mining includes erosion, loss of biodiversity and contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water by chemicals from mining Processes. The health of the people working here as well as the local population gets adversely affected. Mining in the wilderness causes destruction of ecosystems and habitats. Mining can also cause noise, dust and visual pollution.


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