The correct answer is d) All of the above.
Excessive sand mining can lead to coastal erosion, water table depletion, and loss of biodiversity.
Coastal erosion is the process of land being worn away by the action of waves and tides. Sand mining can contribute to coastal erosion by removing sand from beaches and dunes, which helps to protect the coast from erosion.
Water table depletion is the lowering of the water table, which is the level at which groundwater is found. Sand mining can contribute to water table depletion by removing sand from aquifers, which are underground layers of rock or sand that store
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