The main cause of environmental degradation in the developing countries of Asia and Africa is _____.

Overpopulation

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Mining activity

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Monoculture

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Enrichment plantation

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Solution

The correct option is A Mining activity
Mining activity is the main cause of environmental degradation.
Both legal and illegal mining activities has resulted in soil contamination, groundwater contamination, surface water contamination and loss of bio-diversity.
It also led to destruction of habitat and soil erosion.

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