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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