How does mining affect air pollution?

Answer 1

Mining causes dust and particles to get into the air. This will add to air pollution. In a coal mine emissions of methane that is helping to mine the coal is also a contributing factor to pollution.

Answer 2

The water used to flush the excess waste after minerals have been deposited is dumped in nearby lakes and rivers.

Answer 3

The chemicals in the rocks and ore that are being burnt that is being mined will be released into the air and will cause acid rain, which will fall into lakes, rivers, etc.

Answer 4

In strip mining, the huge machinery that scoops out the earth, and the dump trucks that haul it away have very loud engines.

Answer 5

Mining can pollute in one way the way they come with them there is bad steam that comes and people can die if they breath sort of air.

Answer 6

Yes, it does it also ruins habitats.

Answer 7

Yes it does