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

creates waste rich in cyanide
creates waste rich in cyanide

leads to deforestation in the Amazon
leads to deforestation in the Amazon

destroys the coral ecosystem

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requires large quantities of water

Explanation: Lithium extraction—especially from salt‑brine deposits—uses large volumes of water, lowering water tables and harming local ecosystems and agriculture. The other options (cyanide waste, Amazon deforestation, coral destruction) are not typical impacts of lithium mining.