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Which of the following is a negative impact of lithium mining on the environment?(1 point)

creates waste rich in cyanide

leads to deforestation in the Amazon

destroys the coral ecosystem

requires large quantities of water

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requires large quantities of water

Lithium extraction—especially from salt‑flat brines—uses huge amounts of water, depleting local aquifers and harming ecosystems and agriculture (notably in the Atacama).