Which of the following show how mining for minerals used in smart devices impacts the environment selected three correct answers a increases soil erosion b creates competition for water sea grows the economy d degrades vegetation e increases child labor

Answer 1

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

a. increases soil erosion
b. creates competition for water
d. degrades vegetation

While option c ("grows the economy") may be true in a certain context, it does not directly address environmental impacts. Option e ("increases child labor") relates to social issues but is not an environmental impact.