Question

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Bob discovers gold in the hills, and suddenly the area is full of people mining for gold. What impact might this have on the land of the
region?
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7th Grade Geography (CoS) / Physical Sy
[G.11] Natural Resources 3-Strategic Thinki:
The farms will increase production immediately in order to feed all the people.
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The land will be significantly changed as people dig mines, clear land, and use up natural resources.
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Air pollution will increase as equipment is used to make the gold mines more efficient.
D The water supply will decrease as more people use it to bathe.
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Answer 1

Answer: Gold mining can contaminate drinking water and destroy pristine environments, endangering the health of people and ecosystems.

Thus the answer is d

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