Question

. Can you discuss in the class how the following human actions impact the lithosphere a) Mining b) Building cities with bricks and cement c) Agriculture d) Dams ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It contaminates the water, the soil, increases erosion, massive sinkholes and deforestation. Urbanization :- It can reduce the beauty of nature. Rapid development can also lead to very high levels of erosion and sedimentation in river channels

Answer 2

Explanation

1. Mining: mining disturbs and removes the rocks,ores and minerals in the lithosphere.It leaves huge gaping (holes) on the earth.
2. Building cities with bricks and cement: constructing buildings with bricks and cement has a lot of negative impact.concrete used to create hard surfaces causes to surface turn off and it can cause heavy soil erosion and causes the surface absorbing and storing heat and water.
3. Agriculture: agriculture causes the depletion of underground acquifires through over drafting.Wide use of agricultural chemicals cause soil erosion.
4. Dams: due to construction of dams corrosion may occur