Question

what effect does environmental degradation have?
a. resource increase
b. loss of biodiversity
c. resource conservation
d. improved air quality

which of the following is a sustainable practice?
a. removing large sections of forests
b. implementing recycling programs
c. increasing fossil fuel dependency
d. extracting as much oil as possible

Explanation:

First Question:

To determine the effect of environmental degradation, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Environmental degradation typically leads to resource depletion, not increase. Eliminate.
• Option b: Environmental degradation (like habitat destruction, pollution) harms ecosystems, causing loss of biodiversity. This is correct.
• Option c: Resource conservation is a practice to prevent degradation, not an effect of it. Eliminate.
• Option d: Degradation (e.g., pollution from industries) worsens air quality, not improve it. Eliminate.

To identify a sustainable practice, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Removing large forest sections (deforestation) harms ecosystems, is unsustainable. Eliminate.
• Option b: Recycling programs reduce waste, conserve resources, and are sustainable. This is correct.
• Option c: Increasing fossil fuel dependency contributes to pollution and resource depletion, unsustainable. Eliminate.
• Option d: Extracting maximum oil depletes a non - renewable resource, unsustainable. Eliminate.

Answer:

b. Loss of biodiversity

Second Question: