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ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 11 of 18

Mineral Resources — Question 13

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Question 4(a)

Mineral resources are richly distributed on the earth though unevenly distributed in India. They are exhaustible and non-renewable and need to be used judiciously. They have a huge impact on environment and economy.

State the environmental impact of mining and minerals use.

Answer

Following are the environmental impacts of mining and mineral use:

  1. Deforestation and Loss of Biodiversity
  2. Soil Erosion and Land Degradation
  3. Air and Water Pollution
  4. Health Hazards
  5. Formation of Mine Wastelands
  6. Climate Change contribution