Mining has only short-term effects on the earth.

I agree

Explanation:yes I agreee

ANSWER:

The statement is False. "Mining" has both "long-term and short-term effects" on the earth. The impact of mining on earth depends on the type of mining being done.  

EXPLANATION:

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for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.