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:

• Option 1: Not all environmental issues are worsened by population growth. For example, some issues like ozone - layer depletion are more related to industrial chemicals.
• Option 2: Pesticide and fertilizer use can degrade soil quality over time but not permanently destroy it as there are soil - remediation techniques.
• Option 3: Environmental issues are interconnected. For example, deforestation can lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
• Option 4: Urban development often causes habitat loss, pollution, and heat - island effects, while agriculture can cause soil degradation, water pollution from runoff. Generally, urban development is more damaging in terms of habitat fragmentation and non - renewable resource consumption.

Answer:

None of the above options are true.