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(i) List two ways in which mining leads to loss of biodiversity
(ii) List two ways in which mining leads to pollution

Answer Text:
- Mining results in the destruction of various species of vegetation
- The destruction of plant like destroys the habitat for wildlife
ii) - Mining leads to emission of toxic gases from underground
- When it rains, such gases and chemicals are washed into rivers and lakes hence affecting aquatic life
- Heavy machinery used in mining causes noise pollution
- Heavy machinery and trucks used raise a lot of dust that causes air pollution