Question
Which is true about the waste produced from mining? (1 point)
Responses
Toxic waste is typically dumped in nearby ponds.
Toxic waste is typically dumped in nearby ponds.
Toxic waste occasionally leaks to nearby ponds.
Toxic waste occasionally leaks to nearby ponds.
Toxic waste is typically dumped in ponds, but only in ponds that cannot influence the environment.
Toxic waste is typically dumped in ponds, but only in ponds that cannot influence the environment.
Toxic waste used to be dumped into nearby ponds, but not anymore.
Responses
Toxic waste is typically dumped in nearby ponds.
Toxic waste is typically dumped in nearby ponds.
Toxic waste occasionally leaks to nearby ponds.
Toxic waste occasionally leaks to nearby ponds.
Toxic waste is typically dumped in ponds, but only in ponds that cannot influence the environment.
Toxic waste is typically dumped in ponds, but only in ponds that cannot influence the environment.
Toxic waste used to be dumped into nearby ponds, but not anymore.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that is most accurate is:
**Toxic waste occasionally leaks to nearby ponds.**
While toxic waste can be managed in various ways, including the use of containment ponds, there are instances where leaks or spills occur, leading to environmental contamination. It's important to recognize that improper management of mining waste can have significant environmental impacts.
**Toxic waste occasionally leaks to nearby ponds.**
While toxic waste can be managed in various ways, including the use of containment ponds, there are instances where leaks or spills occur, leading to environmental contamination. It's important to recognize that improper management of mining waste can have significant environmental impacts.