Which Option Correctly Describes an Effect of Human Activity on a River

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which option correctly describes an effect of human activity on a river channel?

• A) If logging and clearing have increased the sediment load, the channel may fill and the banks may become higher.
• B) If logging and clearing have increased the amount of runoff, the channel may fill and the banks may become higher.
• C) If agriculture and building have decreased the amount of runoff, the channel may erode further and the banks will become lower.
• D) If agriculture and building have increased the sediment load, the channel may erode further and the banks will become lower.

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Definitions:

Societal Level

This term refers to the broader social context or society at which certain processes, phenomena, or situations are analyzed or considered.

Individual Level

Pertains to analysis or impact focused on single entities, such as persons, as opposed to groups or organizations.

Planned Change

A deliberate effort to improve a business or system through controlled processes and procedures.

Discrete Steps

Discrete steps are individual, distinct phases or actions that make up a process, where each step is clearly defined and separate from others.