Question

question 17
which of the following statements about the connections between human activities and environmental damage is not true?
burning coal produces air pollution that contributes to climate change.
human population growth has created more nonrenewable energy sources.
farming fragments natural habitats and can lead to species becoming endangered.
urban sprawl increases the solid waste produced, which can lead to water pollution.

Explanation:

• Burning coal releases pollutants like carbon - dioxide and particulate matter, contributing to climate change. This statement is true.
• Human population growth increases the demand for non - renewable energy sources, not creates them. Non - renewable energy sources are natural resources. This statement is false.
• Farming can lead to habitat fragmentation by clearing land, which endangers species. This statement is true.
• Urban sprawl leads to more people and thus more solid waste, which can contaminate water sources. This statement is true.

Answer:

B. Human population growth has created more nonrenewable energy sources.