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Mining: there are three main types of mining (long wall mining, shaft mining and pillar mining) they are all dangerous for humans.
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(minerals usually containing metal elements), precious stones (such as diamonds), building stones (such as granite), and solid fuels (such as coal). |
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| Deforestation: cutting down all the trees |
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| Agriculture: farming impacts the land in a variety of negative ways but it can be done sustainably. |
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| Overgrazing: when there are too many herbivores for a given area |
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| Urbanization: loss of forests due to building cities and results in “heat islands” |
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| Land Use: all land serves a purpose, it may filter water, hold ground water or supply nutrients for a forest. |
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| Non-renewable Resource: one that does NOT naturally replenish in a lifetime |
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| Renewable Resource: naturally replenishes itself over time |
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| Recyclable Resource: one that can be processed and made into a new product |
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