How does mining affect local populations? a. mining is a vital part of the economy of surrounding towns. b. mining introduces pollution into local water supplies. c. mining disrupts local populations of flora and fauna. d. all of the above are true.

D

Explanation:

Mining is good for the local economy because:

Mining pollutes fresh water, by using water to process ore and other materials, the water is then discharged into the rivers.

Mining causes deforestation, soil contamination, as well as contamination of water. This results in the loss of biodiversity

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explanation:

plate tectonics and volcanic euptions

over time, plate tectonic processes cause continents to move to different positions on the globe.

for example, britain was near to the equator 300 million years ago, and therefore was hotter than it is today. for further details look at our climate through time poster or online map.

the movement of the plates also causes volcanoes and mountains to form and these too can contribute to a change in climate.

mountain ranges formed by plate tectonics. large mountain chains can influence the circulation of air around the globe, and consequently influence the climate.   warm air might be deflected somewhere cooler by the mountains.