Which of the following are negative consequences of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.
Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.

Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.
Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.

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.

The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years.

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the 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 options highlight significant health and ethical issues associated with cobalt mining.