Question
Humans can cause rapid changes in their environment, which, in turn, can lead to catastrophic events. One example of this concept would be —
A.
changing seasonal winds resulting in widespread flooding in an area.
B.
highway construction along a mountainside causing a landslide.
C.
shifting crustal plates causing a massive earthquake.
D.
a series of lightning strikes resulting in a forest fire.
A.
changing seasonal winds resulting in widespread flooding in an area.
B.
highway construction along a mountainside causing a landslide.
C.
shifting crustal plates causing a massive earthquake.
D.
a series of lightning strikes resulting in a forest fire.
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The best example of how humans can cause rapid changes in their environment that lead to catastrophic events is:
B. highway construction along a mountainside causing a landslide.
This option highlights a direct human action (highway construction) that alters the natural landscape and can lead to negative consequences (landslide).
B. highway construction along a mountainside causing a landslide.
This option highlights a direct human action (highway construction) that alters the natural landscape and can lead to negative consequences (landslide).