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 trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
Which impact on the physical environment does acid rain cause?(1 point)
Responses
depletion of groundwater
depletion of groundwater
smog
smog
conversion of land to agriculture
conversion of land to agriculture
increased tree death
increased tree death
Which of the effects of irrigation on the world’s environment is a criticism of using reservoirs?(1 point)
Responses
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Which of the following is an effect of desalination on the environment?(1 point)
Responses
Groundwater can be overdrawn.
Groundwater can be overdrawn.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Flooding can occur.
Flooding can occur.
Crops can be contaminated.