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Urban Planning and Design — Cumulative exam

Question 110 • W Geography_B_IC

How do erosion, desertification, deforestation, and damming impact the environment?

Answer
A
They negatively impact the environment by limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
B
They positively affect the environment by creating more places for humans to live.
C
They positively affect the environment by protecting biodiversity and animal habitats.
D
They negatively impact the environment by destroying soil, animal habitats, and waterways.

Explanation

Erosion and desertification degrade or remove fertile soil, while deforestation destroys forests and the habitats they provide. Damming can disrupt waterways and the ecosystems that depend on them. Together, these processes negatively impact the environment by damaging soil, animal habitats, and waterways, which matches choice D.

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