Question

which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect earths resources?
there will be less soil and dust in the air as construction increases.
the atmosphere will improve as more people move to large cities.
making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.
it is more important to protect land and water resources than the atmosphere.

Explanation:

To find the best argument against altering the atmosphere for Earth’s resources, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Talks about soil/dust with construction, not directly about atmospheric changes’ impact on Earth’s resources.
• Option 2: Suggests atmosphere improves with urbanization, which doesn’t argue against altering the atmosphere.
• Option 3: States altering the atmosphere is costly. A high cost is a practical argument against undertaking such changes, as it shows the process has financial drawbacks.
• Option 4: Compares protecting land/water vs. atmosphere, not arguing against atmospheric changes for resource protection.

Answer:

C. Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D with Option 3 as C; adjust label if original numbering differs, but the content is "Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.")