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 solution. when the dissolved solution slowly cools, synthetic emeralds form. the equipment click on each blank box and select a word or phrase to create a positive or negative impact on society. when compared to natural emeralds, synthetic emeralds have impact on society because

Explanation:

Natural emerald mining involves soil - vegetation removal, chemical and dust spread to rivers, and waste leakage to groundwater which pose health risks. Synthetic emeralds are created in a lab without these environmental and health - related drawbacks. So, they have a positive impact as they avoid the negative consequences of natural mining.

Answer:

a positive