Economic Growth Affect On The Emvironment - Mineral And Oil Extraction Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What can mining for raw materials and precious metals lead to?
A
Pollution, damaging ecosystems + affecting people’s jobs
2
Q
What has the mining of tin lead to?
A
Soil erosion + the pollution of local water supplies with toxic chemicals
3
Q
What have oil spills done?
A
-Damage to freshwater
-Damage to marine ecosystems -> leading to loss of species and unhealthy ecosystems
4
Q
What can Oil spills cause?
A
Fires which release CO~2 causing acid rain and increasing global warming
