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