Question

Which statement best evaluates the impact of modern roads on the physical environment?(1 point)

Modern roads are designed to avoid harsh conditions, such as deserts.

Modern roads decrease habitat fragmentation.

When built alongside rivers and streams, modern road design allows the water to flow naturally.

Modern roads modify the physical environment by leading to suburban sprawl.

Answer 1

Modern roads modify the physical environment by leading to suburban sprawl.

Explanation: Roads facilitate development and expansion of housing, commercial areas, and infrastructure into previously undeveloped land, fragmenting habitats and altering ecosystems.