Question

Which of the following were the cost of mining?Choose all that apply.
1. streams that were polluted and forests cut down
2.permanent settlements began
3.foreign miners were treated unfairly
4.lawlessness and disorder were rampant

Answer 1

The following options are relevant to the costs of mining:

1. **Streams that were polluted and forests cut down** - Environmental degradation is a significant cost of mining activities.
3. **Foreign miners were treated unfairly** - Social and economic consequences, including discrimination and exploitation of miners.
4. **Lawlessness and disorder were rampant** - Mining booms often led to chaotic conditions and a breakdown of law and order.

Therefore, the applicable answers are 1, 3, and 4.

Option 2, "permanent settlements began," does not represent a cost of mining; rather, it reflects a social change that could result from mining activities.