Question

which of the following are negative consequences of cobalt mining in the democratic republic of congo? select the two correct answers. (1 point) the demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years. thousands of children work in cobalt mines. dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage. cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas. increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• "The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years." This is a statement about future demand, not a negative consequence of mining.
• "Thousands of children work in cobalt mines." Child labor is a negative social consequence of cobalt mining.
• "Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage." This is a negative health consequence for miners due to mining activities.
• "Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas." This is a fact about the supply chain, not a negative consequence of mining.
• "Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining." A shift in mining focus is not a direct negative consequence of cobalt mining itself.

1. Identify the two correct options based on the analysis of negative consequences.

Answer:

B. Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
C. Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.