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Q: How mining and quarrying can cause soil erosion?
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What is effect of mining?

soil erosion


What are the examples of soil erosion?

the examplesof soil erosins are mining and landslide


How does a person cause soil erosion?

how does a person cause a soil erosion


What are the enviromental issues caused by mining?

Erosion, formation of sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, especially marine life, and contamination of water bodies are some of the environmental issues cause by mining. Soil erosion is prominent as mines are reclaimed when they are closed down. This will cause an instability in the soil, which is prone to erosion whe there is a heavy rain. Soil and other minerals from the mine also run into water bodies, contaminating them and destroying marine life.


Does acacia prevent soil erosion for mining damages?

yes


How mining operation cause the destruction of forest?

Mining operations in forest areas have also contributed to the destruction of forests.Mining activities cause soil erosion,while mine wastes and tailings pollute bodies of water.


When soil is exposed as a result of logging mining and farming what can it lead to?

It can lead to rapid soil erosion.


What does mining do to your natural resources?

Mining causes soil erosion and creates pollution that contaminates surrounding soil and water and also destroys ecosystems


What cause transported soil?

soil erosion


What human activities can cause cause soil erosion?

Farming, logging, mining and land development for human habitation are the usual suspects.


What human activities can help prevent soil erosion?

It is strip mining and deforestation


What are the effects do deforestation and exploitation of agricultural resources and mining have?

Deforestation has the negative effect of inadequate soil for agriculture and concludes with less habitats for animals and causes GLOBAL WARMING.One factor of agricultural exploitation, called overgrazing can lead to soil erosion, another factor of exploitation. Soil erosion can cause land slips, if on a hill or slope and can stop food growing for stock or humans as there would not be enough minerals in the soil, because that is what soil erosion states.Mining causes erosion, formation of sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, and contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water by chemicals from mining processes.