Question

One way that mining for mineral resources damages land is by

A. adding greenhouse gases to the environment.
B. depleting the world’s ozone.
C. causing salinization.
D. increasing soil erosion.

Answer 1

It increases soil erosion

Answer 2

The correct option is D.
Mining for mineral resources is an intensive task that involves disturbing and disrupting the lands where the minerals are found. The process of mineral exploration and eventual mining cause great disturbances to the affected land and one of the damages done to such land is great increase in soil erosion.