which statement best evaluates the impact of dredging on the physical environment?

a dredging stop the natural buildup of sediment
b dredging causes natural changes in the shape of water bodies
c dredging causes habitat fragmentation
d dredging causes the natural buildup of sediment

1 answer

The statement that best evaluates the impact of dredging on the physical environment is b) dredging causes natural changes in the shape of water bodies.

Dredging alters the physical characteristics of water bodies, affecting their depth, shape, and flow patterns. While all the options have some relevance to the impacts of dredging, option b directly addresses the physical alterations that occur as a result of dredging activities.