Geography
Mineral resources are richly distributed on the earth though unevenly distributed in India. They are exhaustible and non-renewable and need to be used judiciously. They have a huge impact on environment and economy.
State the environmental impact of mining and minerals use.
Mineral Resources
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Following are the environmental impacts of mining and mineral use:
- Deforestation and Loss of Biodiversity
- Soil Erosion and Land Degradation
- Air and Water Pollution
- Health Hazards
- Formation of Mine Wastelands
- Climate Change contribution
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