Impacts of rock and mineral extraction

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of mining?

• poor air quality

• increased risk of lung disease

• increased habitat

• water pollution

All of the following are impacts of mining EXCEPT:

• Fossil Fuels

• Plant Growth

• Biodiversity loss

Both opencast and deep mining lead to...

• enhance the natural beauty of the area.

• surface waste heaps.

When roads and and railways need to be built for access and transport, this can lead to...

• biodiversity increase

• waste heaps

• water pollution

• forest clearance

Which is the main cause of air pollution?

• Waste heaps.

• crushing and refining of mineral ores.

• Tall chimneys

Why does opencast mining leave "bigger scars on the landscape"?

• Because the surface pit is wide and deep.

• Because the chimneys ruin the scenic view in National Parks.

• Because the man-made holes are small.