Question

question 34
2.5 pts
humans often like to live near estuaries as a result of their peaceful views. which of
the following explains a negative impact that human development in an estuary can
have on the mainland of the state?

• passing laws to preserve habitats so that native species can thrive.

• introducing measures to reduce the amount of point source pollution impacting estuarine

waters.

• adding oysters and shellfish to estuarine environments mean there are fewer food resources

for the mainland.

• covering estuaries with concrete, asphalt, and other impermeable substances prevent the

estuary from absorbing flood waters and storm surges.

Explanation:

• Option A: Preserving habitats is a positive action, not a negative impact.
• Option B: Reducing pollution is a positive measure, not a negative impact.
• Option C: Oysters and shellfish in estuaries don't typically reduce food resources for the mainland in a significant or direct way related to human development's negative impact on the mainland.
• Option D: Covering estuaries with impermeable substances (like concrete, asphalt) stops them from absorbing flood waters and storm surges. This means these flood waters and storm surges will then affect the mainland more, causing flooding and other damage, which is a negative impact of human development in estuaries on the mainland.

Answer:

D. Covering estuaries with concrete, asphalt, and other impermeable substances prevent the estuary from absorbing flood waters and storm surges.