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Critique each of the following statements and choose the most accurate.(1 point)
Responses
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
The first statement is inaccurate as it claims that urbanization has brought no environmental consequences, which is not true. Urbanization can lead to increased pollution, deforestation, and habitat loss.
The second statement is more accurate as it acknowledges that urbanization has brought both benefits and consequences to people and societies.
The third statement is inaccurate as urbanization can actually lead to increased light and water pollution due to factors such as increased energy consumption, waste production, and runoff from urban areas.
The fourth statement is also inaccurate as urbanization generally leads to habitat loss for wildlife due to the destruction of natural areas for construction and development. It may, however, lead to decreased water pollution if proper infrastructure and regulations are in place.
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Which impact on the physical environment does acid rain cause?(1 point)
Responses
smog
smog
conversion of land to agriculture
conversion of land to agriculture
increased tree death
increased tree death
depletion of groundwater
The impact on the physical environment that acid rain causes is increased tree death.
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Which of the effects of irrigation on the world’s environment is a criticism of using reservoirs?(1 point)
Responses
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
The criticism of using reservoirs as an effect of irrigation on the world's environment is that flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
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Which of the following is an effect of desalination on the environment?(1 point)
Responses
Groundwater can be overdrawn.
Groundwater can be overdrawn.
Crops can be contaminated.
Crops can be contaminated.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Flooding can occur.