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CBSE - Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources

Minerals and Energy Resources

Short Answer Type

Why is mining activity often called a “Killer Industry”. Give three reasons.

a) High risk involved 
b) Due to poisonous fumes, mines are vulnerable to workers for pulmonary diseases.
c) Risk of collapsing mines roofs, and fires in coal mines.
d) Water sources get contaminated

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