Question

which sustainable practice is paired correctly with its impact on the environment?
using bamboo results in an increased use of forest trees.
practicing contour plowing results in a need for more land.
setting irrigation systems to run longer results in a reduction of water use.
building more wind farms results in a reduction of fossil fuel use.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "Using bamboo results in an increased use of forest trees": Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to forest trees, so this is incorrect.
• "Practicing contour plowing results in a need for more land": Contour plowing helps prevent soil erosion and doesn't require more land; it's a soil conservation method, so this is incorrect.
• "Setting irrigation systems to run longer results in a reduction of water use": Running irrigation longer would likely increase water use, not reduce it, so this is incorrect.
• "Building more wind farms results in a reduction of fossil fuel use": Wind farms generate renewable energy, reducing the need for fossil fuels (which are non - renewable and used for energy production), so this pairing is correct.

Answer:

D. Building more wind farms results in a reduction of fossil fuel use.