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.

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
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).

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