ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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What is one negative impact of mining in the Rocky Mountains and Canadian Shield?
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It has led to overpopulation and increased air pollution
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It has led to erosion and depletion of mineral resources
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Reduced minerals has led to an increase in northern permafrost
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Reduced number of trees has led to an increase in global warming
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mines often contaminate the soil, contaminate water and disrupt the local ecosystem.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because the soil in the land is very rich with all these types of minerals, miners have taken advantage of this by extensively digging and mining the area which has caused the area of land with these minerals to be ruined and unsalvageable.
Detailed explanation-3: -The primary environmental disaster in the Canadian Shield is deforestation. Since the Shield is engulfed with immense forests, it enchants many industries dealing with timber. Due to the high number of trees, the rate of cutting them down is high for making furniture, paper, and many others.
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