Question

Select the statement(s) that accurately demonstrate a negative environmental impact of human activity.


Water pollution is not as serious as deforestation.


Increased use of fossil fuels negatively affects land, air, and water quality.


Oil spills cause long-term damage on not only ecosystems but on economies dependent on tourism and fishing.


Pollutants can affect a wider area than where they originated and can persist long after cleanup.


Emitting additional CO2 into the at

Answer 1

The statements that accurately demonstrate a negative environmental impact of human activity are:

1. **Increased use of fossil fuels negatively affects land, air, and water quality.**
2. **Oil spills cause long-term damage on not only ecosystems but on economies dependent on tourism and fishing.**
3. **Pollutants can affect a wider area than where they originated and can persist long after cleanup.**
4. **Emitting additional CO2 into the atmosphere contributes to climate change and associated environmental impacts.** (Note: This last statement seems to be incomplete, but if completed, it would also demonstrate a negative impact of human activity.)

The statement **"Water pollution is not as serious as deforestation."** does not accurately demonstrate a negative environmental impact; rather, it makes a comparative claim that diminishes the seriousness of water pollution.