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Varvara68 [4.7K]
3 years ago
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Write a short essay on a local natural resource that is mined in your region and the uses that come from this mineral. List ways

in which the environment is affected by resource extraction.
Biology
1 answer:
Anna [14]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Gypsum and limestone.

Explanation:

Mining of valuable stones such as gypsum and limestone occur in my location. These valuable stones are used in the formation of beautiful tiles and in painting materials. Due to extraction of these valuable stones, erosion of the land occur as well as air pollution increases by the use of machines for extracting these minerals so it caused adverse affect on the environment so this mining has to be limited in order to both save the environment and get benefits from these minerals

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