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

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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?

anonymous · Answer

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...

anonymous · Answer

pollution of atmosphere @summerlshad

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!! @oceans @smartypantsjay

anonymous · Answer

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