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What is a major environmental concern associated with coal mining?

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Water Pollution

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Air Quality Improvement

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Habitat Restoration

4

Soil Fertility

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Answer

A. Water Pollution

Solution:

Coal mining is known to cause water pollution due to the run-off of heavy metals and other contaminants into nearby waterways.

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