Question

Which of these is the most likely impact of extensive mining of coal to produce energy?

- pollution of atmosphere by harmful gases

- increase in fertility of soil because of minerals

- purification of underground water by natural minerals

- increase in level of harmful radiation in the atmosphere

Stuck on this question and REALLY can't figure it out! Can someone please help or link me to some information?

Answer 1

first thing 2 and 3 are out because mining in general doesnt rlly affect that and mining for coal doesnt make any radiation so the answer must be...

Answer 2

pollution of atmosphere @summerlshad

Answer 3

Thank you so much!! @oceans @smartypantsjay

Answer 4

no problem @summerlshad and try not to blurt out the answer lel @smartypantsjay