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Land Degradation from Mining and Quarrying
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Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation due to mining and quarrying?
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Soil erosion
💡 Explanation:
Mining and quarrying activities often involve the removal of vegetation and topsoil, which leaves the land exposed to erosion by wind and water.