Which Environmental Impact Would Not Be a Result of Placer

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which environmental impact would not be a result of placer mining?

• A)destroying streambed habitats
• B)clogging streams with silt
• C)introducing toxic compounds to streams
• D)smothering aquatic life
• E)contamination of underground aquifers

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