Mining has only short-term effects on the earth. true or false?

False, mining has both short term and long term affects on the earth depending on what kind of mine it is and where it is located. some non fuel material can be mined with no direct impact on the environment. But metal minerals must be treated with chemicals to extract the used material. Toxins can be created, and when these toxins leak into streams and lakes the poisons often kill everything it touches. The affects last forever.