Which of the following is a negative impact of lithium mining on the environment?(1 point)

Responses

creates waste rich in cyanide
creates waste rich in cyanide

leads to deforestation in the Amazon
leads to deforestation in the Amazon

requires large quantities of water
requires large quantities of water

destroys the coral ecosystem

1 answer

The negative impact of lithium mining on the environment from the provided options is:

requires large quantities of water

Lithium mining, especially in areas like the lithium-rich brine in South America, often requires significant amounts of water, which can lead to depletion of local water sources and negatively affect surrounding ecosystems and communities.