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Air Pollution from Mining and Quarrying
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Which of the following is a major source of air pollution from mining activities?
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All of the above
💡 Explanation:
Blasting, hauling, and crushing are all major sources of air pollution from mining activities. Blasting releases particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides into the air. Hauling and crushing generate dust, which can contain harmful pollutants such as heavy metals and silica.