Question

which statement describes a positive environmental outcome of human use of land?
building a park instead of more housing may be unpopular with residents.
when common lands are protected, land degradation slowly disappears.
residents praise community leaders for preserving land for a new park.
if common land use is restricted, it can slow down the economy

Explanation:

We need to find the statement about a positive environmental outcome of human land use.

• The first option is about resident popularity, not environmental outcome.
• The second option: Protecting common lands leading to reduced land degradation is a positive environmental result (land degradation disappearing is good for the environment).
• The third option is about resident praise, not environmental outcome.
• The fourth option is about economic impact, not environmental.

So the correct one is the second statement.

Answer:

When common lands are protected, land degradation slowly disappears.