Which can be excluded from the list of environmental impacts of mining?

Question

water is polluted
harmful gases are released
habitats are destroyed
sea level is rising

Answer 1

The statement that can be excluded from the list of environmental impacts of mining is "sea level is rising." While mining can have various environmental impacts such as water pollution, release of harmful gases, and destruction of habitats, sea level rise is primarily associated with climate change and factors such as melting ice caps and thermal expansion of seawater, rather than direct consequences of mining activities.