Overview
Mining plays a crucial role in providing resources for modern society, but it comes with significant environmental costs. The extraction process often leads to habitat destruction, which threatens biodiversity and disrupts ecosystems. Species may face extinction due to the loss of their natural habi...
Key Terms
Example: Coral reefs are known for their high biodiversity.
Example: Forests, deserts, and wetlands are different types of ecosystems.
Example: Deforestation for mining leads to habitat destruction.
Example: Planting trees after mining to restore the forest.
Example: Mining can cause water pollution from heavy metals.
Example: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species.
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intermediateKey Concepts
habitat destructionspecies extinctionecosystem servicesrehabilitation efforts