Question

Which statement best evaluates the impact of dredging on the physical environment?(1 point)
Responses

Dredging causes the natural build-up of sediment.
Dredging causes the natural build-up of sediment.

Dredging stops the natural build-up of sediment.
Dredging stops the natural build-up of sediment.

Dredging causes habitat fragmentation.
Dredging causes habitat fragmentation.

Dredging causes natural changes in the shape of waterbodies.

1 answer

The statement that best evaluates the impact of dredging on the physical environment is:

Dredging stops the natural build-up of sediment.

Dredging involves the removal of sediment from the bottom of water bodies, which can disrupt the natural process of sediment accumulation and alter the ecosystem.