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What were the negative effects of mining on the people of Mbebe, and what measures were taken to stop them?
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a)
Here are four negative effects mining had on the people of Mbebe:
- The River Terra became polluted with dangerous chemicals, making it unusable for villagers' chores and posing health risks.
- Many young men died by falling into the open mining pits, which were described as death traps.
- The open mining pits became sources of water-borne diseases such as bilharzia, cholera, and typhoid fever.
- Drug abuse became rampant among young people, leading to school abandonment and ruined lives.
b)
Here are two measures taken to stop the negative effects of mining on Mbebe:
- Concerned citizens launched an educational crusade focused on the protection of River Terra.
- Traditional leaders introduced measures to curb the menace, including fining parents and guardians whose children engaged in social vices.
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