10. Click on the link to read this water cycle article to answer the question. Which of the following human activities will have a negative impact on the water cycle?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A. burning of fossil fuels, leading to climate change
A. burning of fossil fuels, leading to climate change

B. irrigation
B. irrigation

C. deforestation, or cutting down trees
C. deforestation, or cutting down trees

D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct response is D. All of the above.

Each of the activities listed—burning fossil fuels, irrigation, and deforestation—can have negative impacts on the water cycle. Burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change, which can alter precipitation patterns and increase evaporation. Irrigation can change the distribution of water in the environment and affect local ecosystems. Deforestation disrupts the natural water balance, reduces transpiration, and can lead to alterations in local rainfall patterns. Therefore, all of these human activities negatively impact the water cycle.