Question

What could happen to the environment if there were no environmental scientists to monitor it?
a.
decline in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction;
b.
great increase in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; increased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction;
c.
problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; great increase in air, land, and water pollution; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction
d.
increased destruction of habitats, decrease in species extinction; problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; prevent the depletion of Earth's natural resources


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Without environmental scientists, monitoring and regulation would lapse, leading to increased pollution, poor toxic-waste management, greater habitat destruction, and higher rates of species extinction.