Impacto de la minería en el medio ambiente

What is an important environmental impact of open-pit mining?

• Reforestation

• Increased biodiversity

• Destruction of habitat

• Improvement of air quality

Which of these is a common consequence of mining for nearby water sources?

• Water purification

• Water pollution

• Increase in water temperature

• More rain

How can mining affect the health of workers?

• Exposure to dust and toxic gases

• Regular exercise

• Improvement of mental health

• Better access to clean water

What is a possible economic benefit of mineral extraction for a country?

• Job creation

• Lower demand for minerals

• Less revenue for the government

• Fewer tourists

What gas, released during mining, contributes to climate change?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What happens to the land after mining activities stop?

• It has to be cleaned

• It is left degraded and unusable

• It improves naturally in a few days

• It turns into a lake

Why are mining communities sometimes economically dependent?

• They grow many crops

• Mining is the main source of money

• They receive international aid

• They have many factories

Why does water become acidic?

• Contaminated by minerals

• Due to deforestation

• Contaminated by mining waste

• Due to animal waste

Which group is most at risk of developing respiratory diseases due to mining?

• Miners and nearby residents

• Tourists

• Doctors

• Fishermen

What can governments do to reduce the negative impacts of mining?

• Allow uncontrolled mining

• Enforce environmental laws

• Prohibit all mining in the world

• Ignore the problems