Which of the following are negative consequences of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Select the two correct answers (1 point)

Question

Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.

Thousands of children work in cobalt mines

Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining

Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas

The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years

Answer 1

1. Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
2. Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.