Question

which of the following are negative impacts on land resources caused by human activity? check all that apply. erosion increase due to ocean waves erosion increase due to road construction chemicals used in mining entering the soil desertification caused by deforestation desertification caused by drought

Explanation:

1. Erosion from ocean waves is a natural process, not human-caused.
2. Road construction is human activity that disturbs soil, increasing erosion.
3. Mining is human activity; its chemicals contaminate soil negatively.
4. Deforestation is human activity that leads to desertification of land.
5. Drought is a natural climate event, not human-caused.

Answer:

• erosion increase due to road construction
• chemicals used in mining entering the soil
• desertification caused by deforestation