Which statement offers the best critique of how humans have impacted the environment through agricultural activities?(1 point)
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Human agricultural activities have always impacted the physical environment.
Humans did not impact the physical environment until the last 150 years.
The agricultural practice of slash and burn does not impact the physical environment in modern times.
Chemicals applied on agricultural crops have led to the lessening of cultural eutrophication.
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The statement "Chemicals applied on agricultural crops have led to the lessening of cultural eutrophication" offers the best critique.
Which option correctly identifies a result of agricultural practices? (1 point)
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slash and burn agriculture
water diversion
biodiversity
soil erosion
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slash and burn agriculture
water diversion
biodiversity
soil erosion
Soil erosion is the correct answer as it is a result of agricultural practices.
Critique each of the following statements and choose the most accurate.(1 point)
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The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
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The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
Statement 1: "The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences."
This statement is an oversimplification and is inaccurate. Urbanization has indeed brought many benefits to people and societies, such as improved access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. However, it is not true that there are no environmental consequences. Urbanization often leads to increased pollution, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and increased demand for resources.
Statement 2: "The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too."
This statement is more accurate and balanced. It acknowledges that urbanization has brought benefits, while also acknowledging that there are consequences to consider. It recognizes the complexity of the issue.
Statement 3: "The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution."
This statement is not accurate. Urbanization typically leads to increased light and water pollution. The construction and energy use associated with urban areas can lead to increased light pollution, affecting ecosystems and wildlife. Urbanization can also contribute to water pollution through increased runoff of pollutants from paved surfaces, as well as the discharge of wastewater from densely populated areas.
Statement 4: "The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution."
This statement is not accurate. Urbanization typically leads to the loss of wildlife habitat as natural areas are converted into developed spaces. While some efforts can be made to incorporate green spaces into urban environments, the overall impact is negative for wildlife habitat. Additionally, urbanization generally increases water pollution, as mentioned in the previous statement.
The most accurate statement is Statement 2: "The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too."
This statement is an oversimplification and is inaccurate. Urbanization has indeed brought many benefits to people and societies, such as improved access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. However, it is not true that there are no environmental consequences. Urbanization often leads to increased pollution, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and increased demand for resources.
Statement 2: "The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too."
This statement is more accurate and balanced. It acknowledges that urbanization has brought benefits, while also acknowledging that there are consequences to consider. It recognizes the complexity of the issue.
Statement 3: "The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution."
This statement is not accurate. Urbanization typically leads to increased light and water pollution. The construction and energy use associated with urban areas can lead to increased light pollution, affecting ecosystems and wildlife. Urbanization can also contribute to water pollution through increased runoff of pollutants from paved surfaces, as well as the discharge of wastewater from densely populated areas.
Statement 4: "The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution."
This statement is not accurate. Urbanization typically leads to the loss of wildlife habitat as natural areas are converted into developed spaces. While some efforts can be made to incorporate green spaces into urban environments, the overall impact is negative for wildlife habitat. Additionally, urbanization generally increases water pollution, as mentioned in the previous statement.
The most accurate statement is Statement 2: "The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too."
Which of the following critiques of forestry’s impact on the physical environment is a positive effect?(1 point)
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Low regulation of fires increases the amount of slash and burn agriculture that occurs.
Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.
Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.
Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.
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Low regulation of fires increases the amount of slash and burn agriculture that occurs.
Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.
Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.
Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.
The critique of forestry's impact on the physical environment that represents a positive effect is "Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation."
Which of the effects of irrigation on the world’s environment is a criticism of using reservoirs?(1 point)
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Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
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Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
The criticism of using reservoirs as an effect of irrigation on the world's environment is "Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land."
Which statement best explains what happened to wetland resources and ecosystem services after the 1970s in the U.S.?(1 point) Responses Wetlands began to deplete groundwater, leading to policies that favored draining wetlands. Wetlands began to deplete groundwater, leading to policies that favored draining wetlands. The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, passed in 1980, required the destruction of all wetlands throughout the U.S. The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, passed in 1980, required the destruction of all wetlands throughout the U.S. Flooding due to wetlands led to a decrease in the number of wetlands. Flooding due to wetlands led to a decrease in the number of wetlands. Increased knowledge of the role of wetlands in preserving ecosystem services led to policies to restore and protect wetlands. Increased knowledge of the role of wetlands in preserving ecosystem services led to policies to restore and protect wetlands.
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