Which statement offers the best critique of how humans have impacted the environment through agricultural activities? (1 point)

Question

Humans did not impact the physical environment until the last 150 years.
Human agricultural activities have always impacted the physical environment.
Chemicals applied on
agricultural crops have led to the lessening of cultural eutrophication.
The agricultural practice of slash and burn does not impact the physical environment in modern times.

Answer 1

The statement that offers the best critique of how humans have impacted the environment through agricultural activities is:

Human agricultural activities have always impacted the physical environment.

This statement accurately recognizes the longstanding influence of agriculture on the environment, including land alteration, soil degradation, and changes in local ecosystems, which have been present throughout human history. The other statements either minimize or incorrectly characterize the extent of agricultural impact.