Question

question 17 which of the following statements about human impact on the environment is true? all environmental issues are worsened by a growing population. pesticide and fertilizer use permanently destroys the soil. most environmental issues are separate issues and do not affect one another. urban development is less damaging to the environment than agriculture.

Explanation:

1. The statement "All environmental issues are worsened by a growing population" is an over - generalization. Some environmental issues can be mitigated through technological advancements and better management even with population growth.
2. Pesticide and fertilizer use can degrade soil quality over time, but it doesn't permanently destroy the soil. With proper soil management practices, soil can recover.
3. Environmental issues are interconnected. For example, deforestation can lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
4. Urban development often leads to habitat loss, increased pollution, and disruption of natural ecosystems. Agriculture also has environmental impacts like soil degradation and water pollution, but urban development typically has more immediate and large - scale impacts on land use and habitat fragmentation. So, urban development is generally more damaging to the environment than agriculture in many aspects.

Answer:

None of the above options are true.