Asked by julie

Which of the following is not a long-term effect of mining in the Picher Mining District?
a.
increased levels of lead in the bloodstream
b.
increased incidents of kidney disease
c.
increased levels of particulates in the air
d.
increased amounts of vegetation


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D

Mining in Picher caused lead contamination (higher blood lead levels), health effects including kidney disease, and airborne particulates from chat piles — it did not increase vegetation (it reduced it).