Question

1. which action is one way to reduce the extent and impact of mining?

○ use more iron.
○ dredge more places.
○ do more subsurface mining.
○ recycle more metals.

Explanation:

Recycling more metals reduces the need for new mining operations, thus lowering the overall extent and environmental impact of mining. The other options either increase mining activity or its reach.

Answer:

D. Recycle more metals.