Question

how has human activity negatively impacted the everglades in the southeast united states?
human activities have had no impact on the everglades.
human have made all animal species in the everglades go extinct.
human activities have resulted in less pollution.
human activities have made restoration efforts more challenging.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect as human activities have had significant impacts on the Everglades.
• The second option is wrong because not all animal species in the Everglades have gone extinct due to human activities.
• The third option is false since human activities generally lead to more pollution, not less.
• The fourth option is correct. Human activities such as urban development, agriculture (with its associated runoff of fertilizers and pesticides), and water management changes (like damming and canal - building) have disrupted the natural hydrology and ecosystem of the Everglades, making restoration efforts more challenging.

Answer:

Human activities have made restoration efforts more challenging.