clearing land for agriculture, ranching, and mining

just wanting to destroy things

Population moving from rural areas to cities

to maximize sustainable use of natural resources

increased population in cities

weakens the shorelines of land on the coast

soil erosion, loss of ability of trees to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, loss of animal habitats

more mercury and cyanide released into rivers

Roads, pavements, and buildings reduce the infiltration of water into the ground

Ground water storage is usually very large

Runoff decreases during precipitation

The heat generated by city areas decreases evaporation

Material left after ore is extracted can release toxic chemicals into the groundwater

Mining can improve the air quality where miners work

Quarries attract new species to the area

Mining can decrease soil erosion

After mining, we can return the area to its original state

Mine near large bodies of water to wash away the harmful chemicals

We can only cut down a small number of trees at a time planting new ones as we go

Add green spaces in cities to help control runoff

Plant crops on steep hills to prevent soil erosion

Water pollution caused by soil erosion & the use of chemicals (fertilizer, pesticides etc)

Decrease in animal's natural habitats

Increase of flooding due to less areas for water infiltration

Provides jobs for many people

Very safe conditions for miners

No chemicals are washed into nearby water sources

Many minerals and ores mined are needed to make electronics

No animals ecosystems are disturbed

Decreasing the amount of pollution generated

Creating jobs and access to modern technology

Decreasing overcrowding in the countryside

Feeding the worlds population