Question
Which is a direct result of increased consumption of metals?(1 point)
Responses
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
increased human population
increased human population
pollution from mining operations
pollution from mining operations
climate change from the use of metals
Responses
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
increased human population
increased human population
pollution from mining operations
pollution from mining operations
climate change from the use of metals
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The direct result of increased consumption of metals is **pollution from mining operations**. Mining for metals often leads to environmental degradation and pollution due to the extraction processes and the chemicals used, which can contaminate soil and water.