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, but many consequences too.
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 lessened light and water pollution.
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 and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
Critique: This statement is not accurate. Generally, the trend toward urbanization results in the destruction or displacement of natural habitats, leading to a decrease in wildlife habitat. Additionally, urbanization often leads to increased pollution, including water pollution, due to increased industrial, agricultural, and residential activities.
Which impact on the physical environment does acid rain cause?(1 point)
Responses
smog
smog
conversion of land to agriculture
conversion of land to agriculture
increased tree death
increased tree death
depletion of groundwater
depletion of groundwater
Critique: This statement is not accurate. Acid rain primarily affects surface water, such as lakes and rivers, as it falls to the ground and flows into these bodies of water. It can lead to the acidification of these water sources, which can harm aquatic life. However, it does not directly deplete groundwater.
Which of the effects of irrigation on the world’s environment is a criticism of using reservoirs?(1 point)
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Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Critique: This statement is not accurate. The contamination of crops and the harm to people who consume them are potential negative effects of irrigation, but they are not specific to the use of reservoirs. Reservoirs are built to store water for irrigation purposes and do not directly cause crop contamination or harm to human health.
Which of the following is an effect of desalination on the environment?(1 point)
Responses
Flooding can occur.
Flooding can occur.
Crops can be contaminated.
Crops can be contaminated.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Groundwater can be overdrawn.
Brine can kill ocean wildlife.
Critique: This statement is accurate. Desalination is the process of converting saltwater into freshwater. During this process, brine, which is the highly concentrated salt solution remaining after the desalination process, is often discharged back into the ocean. The high salinity of the brine can be harmful to ocean wildlife, leading to the death of marine organisms. Therefore, this is a known effect of desalination on the environment.
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Groundwater can be overdrawn.
Critique: This statement is accurate. Desalination plants often extract large amounts of seawater for the purpose of producing freshwater. This excessive extraction can lead to the overdrawn of groundwater, which can have negative consequences on the environment, such as land subsidence or the intrusion of saltwater into freshwater aquifers.
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Critique each of the following statements and choose the most accurate.
The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.