Why Would the Environmental Degradation Associated with Mining Be a Low

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why would the environmental degradation associated with mining be a low priority for a less-developed country?

• A)The country relies on the export of a mineral for the majority of their foreign exchange.
• B)There is usually a smaller population,so that environmental consequences are of less importance.
• C)Less-developed countries are more likely to import minerals so environmental degradation is not as important to them.
• D)The environmental impact of mining is low.
• E)Environmental degradation is usually not concern for residents of less-developed countries.

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Definitions:

Catabolism

The metabolic process that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy usually stored in ATP.

Anabolism

The metabolic process in living organisms that synthesizes complex molecules from simpler ones, often requiring energy.

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose or fructose.

Disaccharide

A type of sugar formed by the combination of two monosaccharides, such as lactose and sucrose.