Mining Causes Long-Term Harm to the Environment in a Number

question 53

Multiple Choice

Mining causes long-term harm to the environment in a number of ways.What is not one detrimental effect of mining?

• A) scarring and disruption of the land surface
• B) large amounts of radioactivity
• C) subsidence
• D) large amounts of solid waste
• E) toxic chemical releases into the atmosphere

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market.

Market Size

The total volume of sales or potential sales for a product or service within a specific market.

Profit-maximizing

The method of modifying manufacturing and selling tactics to obtain the maximum profit achievable.