Question

State the following statement is True or False:
Mining causes environmental pollution because of the large amount of slag which is discarded for every tonne of the metal extracted.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Mining involves extraction of metals which causes damages to the environment. It causes pollution because of the large amount of slag which is discarded for every tonne of the metal extracted. Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals from the earth usually from the placer deposits.