Question

ctions: using your notes that you just completed in the vity before this, answer the following questions.

question 6 10 pts

1. which of the following human activities is least likely to cause long - term environmental changes?

a. building neighborhoods
b. deforestation
c. picking up litter
d. erecting a dam

a
b
c
d

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Explanation:

To determine which activity is least likely to cause long - term environmental changes, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Building neighborhoods involves land development, which can lead to habitat destruction, soil erosion, and changes in local ecosystems over the long term.
• Option B: Deforestation removes large areas of trees, which has long - term impacts on climate, biodiversity, and soil quality.
• Option C: Picking up litter is an activity that helps clean the environment. It does not introduce new long - term negative environmental changes; in fact, it can improve the environment by reducing pollution from litter.
• Option D: Erecting a dam can alter river ecosystems, affect water flow, and impact wildlife habitats in the long term.

Answer:

C. Picking up litter