Question

Critique each of the following statements and choose the most accurate.(1 point)ResponsesThe 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 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.The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.

Answer 1

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The statements can be critiqued as follows:

1. The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
This statement acknowledges that urbanization has both positive and negative consequences, which is accurate. However, it does not specify what these consequences are, making it a somewhat general statement.

2. The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
This statement is essentially the same as the previous one and is critiqued in the same way.

3. The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
This statement is inaccurate. Urbanization does have environmental consequences, such as habitat loss, air and water pollution, and increased energy consumption.

4. The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
This statement is also inaccurate for the same reasons as statement 3.

5. The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
This statement is too generalized and does not consider the overall impact of urbanization on wildlife habitat and water pollution. While urban development can sometimes include efforts to create or maintain wildlife habitats and implement pollution control measures, it is not a guaranteed outcome and can vary depending on specific circumstances.

6. The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
This statement is too generalized and does not take into account the fact that urbanization can actually contribute to an increase in light and water pollution due to increased development, energy use, and population density.

In summary, statement 1 is the most accurate as it acknowledges the positive and negative consequences of urbanization without making any unsupported claims.