Which of the following is not an environmental impact of resource extraction? a. loss of soil b. increased resource supply c. water contamination d. loss of vegetation select the best answer from the choices provided

The correct answer is - increased resource supply.

The resource extraction is a process though which the supply of resources on the market is achieved. In the past century, the extraction has been increasing constantly, thus the supply of resources on the market increased significantly because the demand for the same increased significantly.

On the other hand, the extraction of resources, very often, has very bad impact on the environment. The soils are destroyed, which is especially concerning considering the fact that fertile soils are desperately needed. The vegetation is cleared or polluted to a degree where it dies out, and the water also gets contaminated. Lot of this issues are extremely serious, and urgent measures have to be taken in order for such damage to be stopped.

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