Question

Extreme mining leads to _____ pollution.

• A. ground
• B. water
• C. ground water
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all of the above

The environmental impact of mining includes erosion, formation of sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, and contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water by chemicals from mining processes. Mining activities can lead to the generation of large quantities of heavy metal laden wastes which are released in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread contamination of the ecosystem thus leading to pollution.