Question

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

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("Human activities have resulted in less pollution") is incorrect because human activities typically increase pollution in ecosystems like the Everglades.
• The second option ("Human activities have made restoration efforts more challenging") is correct. Human actions such as urbanization, agriculture, and water diversion have damaged the Everglades' ecosystem, making it harder to restore its natural balance.
• The third option ("Human activities have had no impact on the Everglades") is incorrect as human activities clearly impact natural ecosystems.
• The fourth option ("Human have made all animal species in the Everglades go extinct") is incorrect because while some species are threatened, not all have gone extinct.

Answer:

B. Human activities have made restoration efforts more challenging.