Write a short essay on a local natural resource that is mined in your region and the uses that come from this mineral. List ways in which the environment is affected by resource extraction.

Gypsum and limestone.

Explanation:

Mining of valuable stones such as gypsum and limestone occur in my location. These valuable stones are used in the formation of beautiful tiles and in painting materials. Due to extraction of these valuable stones, erosion of the land occur as well as air pollution increases by the use of machines for extracting these minerals so it caused adverse affect on the environment so this mining has to be limited in order to both save the environment and get benefits from these minerals

the correct answer is - d. china has a large and growing population.

the fact that china has a large (the biggest) population, and it is still growing, doesn't hinder the agriculture production in the country. in fact, it can for increased production in the agriculture, since there's more labor force, as well the sheer mass of people produces lots of scientists that come up with new inventions as to how to improve this sector. nice example is the inner mongolia region in china, in general dominated by the gobi desert, but few scientist came up with a nice idea as to how to make the region productive by using plants that are very resistant to droughts, so lots of people have been employed, and the region is becoming greener and greener each year, and the production of food in this region is also increasing.