Increased light pollution, increased fossil fuel use, and depletion of groundwater are associated with(1 point)

Question

Responses

smog.
smog.

acid rain.
acid rain.

urban sprawl.
urban sprawl.

air pollution.
air pollution.
Question 14
Which of the following solutions for creating access to clean water can affect the environment by overdrawing groundwater?(1 point)
Responses

treating wastewater
treating wastewater

desalination
desalination

drilling wells
drilling wells

adapting dew
adapting dew
Question 15
Which option describes the impact of fossil fuel distribution on human systems?(1 point)
Responses

Fossil fuel distribution has no effect on human systems, and economic development is instead tied to other factors entirely.
Fossil fuel distribution has no effect on human systems, and economic development is instead tied to other factors entirely.

Fossil fuel distribution is directly correlated to economic development. Places with more coal and oil have historically become wealthier than places with less access to these resources.
Fossil fuel distribution is directly correlated to economic development. Places with more coal and oil have historically become wealthier than places with less access to these resources.

High amounts of fossil fuels lead to an economy based on exporting resources, preventing countries with large oil reserves from developing economically.
High amounts of fossil fuels lead to an economy based on exporting resources, preventing countries with large oil reserves from developing economically.

None of the above.
None of the above.
Question 16
Why has sustainable development become a priority for many industrialized countries?(1 point)
Responses

Sustainable development is essential for countries seeking to improve the standard of living for their citizens.
Sustainable development is essential for countries seeking to improve the standard of living for their citizens.

Sustainable development is a cheaper way for countries to industrialize quickly, leading to more efficient factories.
Sustainable development is a cheaper way for countries to industrialize quickly, leading to more efficient factories.

The negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment have become clearer over time.
The negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment have become clearer over time.

There are positive impacts of sustainable development for increasing mechanization in developing economies.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 13: Increased light pollution, increased fossil fuel use, and depletion of groundwater are associated with
Response: urban sprawl.

Question 14: Which of the following solutions for creating access to clean water can affect the environment by overdrawing groundwater?
Response: drilling wells

Question 15: Which option describes the impact of fossil fuel distribution on human systems?
Response: Fossil fuel distribution is directly correlated to economic development. Places with more coal and oil have historically become wealthier than places with less access to these resources.

Question 16: Why has sustainable development become a priority for many industrialized countries?
Response: The negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment have become clearer over time.