Question

Question

Which of the following show how mining for materials used in smart devices impacts the environment? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

degrades vegetation
degrades vegetation

increases child labor
increases child labor

creates competition for water
creates competition for water

increases soil erosion
increases soil erosion

grows the economy

Answer 1

The three correct answers that show how mining for materials used in smart devices impacts the environment are:

1. degrades vegetation
2. creates competition for water
3. increases soil erosion

While "increases child labor" and "grows the economy" may be relevant social issues, they do not directly relate to the environmental impact of mining.