Question
Which of the following are negative consequences of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years.
The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years.
Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.
Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.
Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.
Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.
Responses
The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years.
The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years.
Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.
Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.
Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.
Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers that highlight negative consequences of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo are:
1. **Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.**
2. **Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.**
These responses reflect the health impacts of mining activities and the issue of child labor associated with cobalt extraction.
1. **Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.**
2. **Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.**
These responses reflect the health impacts of mining activities and the issue of child labor associated with cobalt extraction.