Question

Why does open cast mining destroy land habitats? (in your own words)
Don't say "During the open pit process, stripping the topsoil and leaving the subsoil and slag, add the weight of machinery and equipment, so that the soil becomes hard, compacted, extreme lack of moisture and organic nutrient, substantial areas of forest and grassland destruction." or don't just type nonsense words or else you will get reported.

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Environmental impacts of mining can occur at local, regional, and global scales through direct and indirect mining practices. Impacts can result in erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, or the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by the chemicals emitted from mining processes. These processes also have an impact on the atmosphere from the emissions of carbon which have effect on the quality of human health and biodiversity.[1] Some mining methods may have such significant environmental and public health effects that mining companies in some countries are required to follow strict environmental and rehabilitation codes to ensure that the mined area returns to its original state.