Which of the following is not a long-term effect of mining in the picher mining district? a. increased levels of lead in the bloodstream b. increased incidents of kidney disease c. increased levels of particulates in the air d. increased amounts of vegetation

The correct answer is D

Option D, increased amounts of vegetation, is the right answer.

Mining is a process through which valuable minerals are extracted from mines. Mining has affected the environment and living population in adverse ways. For instance, people living in the area suffer from some very serious diseases such as kidney diseases and as the area becomes wasteland it lost its fertility and there we see a decreased amount of vegetation.

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

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