Question

Which of the following is a beneficial reason to extract mineral resources from the earth?

Answer 1

Answer:

3) Mineral extract makes the resource available for use.  

Explanation:

We cannot imagine life without minerals. Minerals are nothing but inorganic compounds containing two or more ores. Neither plant nor animal can sustain without minerals. Food we consume requires minerals. Extracting mineral from Earth makes resource available for other purposes.

Despite creating soil erosion, water and air contamination, destruction of land, and surface mining helps to make use of the resources under Earth. Different methods are used in mining to unfold various minerals beneath the surface.  

Answer 2

Answer:

2, It increases surface runoff