Which of the following statements represents a conflict between economic develop

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Which of the following statements represents a conflict between economic development and ecosystem quality?

1. Due to the high cost of land in cities, people often choose to build building higher (with more floors) instead of expanding into undeveloped land.

2. Swimming in a river is fun recreation acitivty, but it also disturbs aquatic animals.

3. Some people are able to make a living through showing off local plants and animals to tourists.

4. Adding large quantities of fertilizer to farmland increases the amount of food grown, but it also introduces pollutants into nearby water supplies.

Select all of following statements that are true:

1. Groundwater often provides support for the ground above it

2. Groundwater is avaliable year-round, unlike some surface water sources

3. Groundwater is a completely nonrenewable resource

4. Groundwater is often cheaper to extract than surface water

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1 : 4. Adding large quantities of fertilizer to farmland increases the amount of food grown but it also introduces pollutants into nearby water supplies.

Answer 2 : 1. Ground water often provides support for the ground above it.

2. Ground water is available year-round, unlike some surface water sources.

4. Ground water is often cheaper to extract than surface water.

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