Question

two sources discuss the source of natural and synthetic emeralds. source 1: \mining and public health in zambia: meeting report\ published by the zambian ministry of health. april 10, 2018. (adapted from original) emerald mining is done by removing soil and vegetation. chemicals and dust often spread to rivers, and waste may leak into groundwater. these pollutants present a health risk. source 2: \an introduction to synthetic gem materials\ published by robert weldon. gemological institute of america. 2002. (adapted from original) emeralds can be created in a lab by melting minerals in a chemical solution. as the dissolved solution slowly cools, synthetic emeralds form. the equipment is very expensive. click on each blank box and select a word or phrase to create a claim about how synthetic emeralds impact society. when compared to natural emeralds, synthetic emeralds have impact on society because

Explanation:

Source 1 highlights environmental and health - related impacts of natural emerald mining in Zambia. Source 2 describes the lab - creation process of synthetic emeralds and the high cost of equipment. When comparing to natural emeralds, synthetic emeralds likely have less environmental and health - related impact on society since they don't involve mining activities that can cause pollution and health risks.

Answer:

less environmental and health - related