In almost all chains of consequences, what happens over time as the consequences unfold?(1 point)
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Consequences increase in size and scale and become longer lasting.
Consequences increase in size and scale and become longer lasting.
Consequences decrease in size and scale and become short term.
Consequences decrease in size and scale and become short term.
Consequences spread through the area like a ripple effect, starting in the center and radiating outward.
Consequences spread through the area like a ripple effect, starting in the center and radiating outward.
Consequences travel from one type of habitat to another, until multiple habitats are affected
Consequences travel from one type of habitat to another, until multiple habitats are affected.
Which change over time in Landsat maps would most likely be associated with contaminated water habitats nearby?(1 point)
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increased size of gray areas
increased size of gray areas
increased size of dark green areas
increased size of dark green areas
gray areas replaced with light green areas
gray areas replaced with light green areas
green areas replaced with yellow areas
increased size of gray areas.
Which human activity can result in the heat island effect?(1 point)
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using habitable land for pasture land
using habitable land for pasture land
covering the ground with concrete and pavement
covering the ground with concrete and pavement
converting forest to agricultural land
converting forest to agricultural land
building green spaces and roof gardens
covering the ground with concrete and pavement.
describe two impacts of obtaining nonrenewable resources and how these have been affected by increasing population.
Two impacts of obtaining nonrenewable resources are environmental degradation and depletion. The extraction and use of nonrenewable resources, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, often involve environmental degradation through drilling, fracking, mining, and other processes that disrupt ecosystems, pollute water supplies, and harm wildlife. The depletion of nonrenewable resources is also a concern, as they are finite and once they are used up, they cannot be replaced. As the population has increased, the demand for nonrenewable resources has also increased, putting greater strain on the environment and hastening resource depletion. This has led to heightened concerns about the environmental impacts of nonrenewable resource extraction, as well as increased efforts to promote conservation, alternative energy sources, and sustainable practices to reduce dependence on these finite resources.
In order to expand agriculture and stimulate a sagging economy, the Brazilian government eased environmental laws which allowed large tracts of rainforest to be cut down or burned. In three to five sentences, construct a potential chain of consequences for what can happen as a result of this kind of deforestation. The chain does not have to be linear (i.e., five steps in a row), but can have several branches, one for each different potential consequence. Your chain should include at least four steps, including the original event.
The easing of environmental laws in Brazil led to increased deforestation, which can lead to soil erosion, reduced water quality, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. As trees are cut down or burned, the soil becomes more vulnerable to erosion and can lead to landslides and decreased soil fertility. Reduced tree coverage also affects water quality as runoff from deforested areas can pollute waterways. Additionally, deforestation results in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions as the carbon stored in trees is released, contributing to climate change. These negative consequences, in turn, can affect agriculture, local economies, and biodiversity, creating a chain of negative impacts.
In three to five sentences, describe how a person can reduce consumption of natural resources when drinking water. Assume that there is no change in the amount of water consumed and that the change is only in the way water is produced.
