What Is the Principal Social Impact of Mining Operations

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the principal social impact of mining operations?

• A)death of workers in mining accidents
• B)boom and bust cycles that impact local economies and social structure
• C)effects of soil and water degradation on public health
• D)crime rates among poorly paid miners

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