What is the main environmental concern associated with mining activities?
A. Increased vegetation
B. Habitat destruction and pollution
C. Increased rainfall
D. Soil formation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Mining often causes habitat loss, soil erosion, and water pollution.Proper environmental management is required to mitigate these impacts.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Environmental Geology And Sustainability
What is the primary goal of environmental geology?
A. Study of rocks only
B. Understanding human impacts on the environment
C. Mining of minerals
D. Construction of buildings
Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A. Vegetation cover
B. Deforestation
C. Urbanization
D. Irrigation
What does sustainability mean in geological engineering?
A. Using all available resources
B. Maintaining ecological balance while using resources
C. Ignoring environmental impacts
D. Rapid industrial growth
Acid rain primarily results from which of the following?
A. Carbon dioxide and water
B. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
C. Methane and oxygen
D. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide
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