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

Question

Dredging causes the natural build-up of sediment.
Dredging causes natural changes in the shape of waterbodies
Dredging causes habitat fragmentation
Dredging stops the natural build-up of sediment.

Answer 1

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 and debris from the bottom of water bodies, which disrupts the natural processes that contribute to sediment accumulation and can lead to negative effects on the ecosystem.