What would be the consequences if mineral resources are used extensively
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Minerals, as the components of rocks, which makes up the solid earth on which we exist. Minerals presented on and near the Earth's surface generate the necessary nutrients and requirements for the survival of plants and animal life. All energy sources have an unusual influence on our atmosphere. Consequences of exhaustion of minerals result in
Extinction of species
Soil erosion
Desertification
Oil depletion
Ozone depletion
Greenhouse gas increase
Water pollution
Natural hazard/Natural disaster
There are plenty of things that can occur when mineral resources are used extensively.
It may cause several problems such as :
1. It can cause a global ecological crisis.
2. It can cause a depletion of resources to a great level.
3. It can create an accumulation of resources in a few hands and many other things etc.