Question

A major manufacturing firm wants to open in your rural town. Your town currently has a population of fewer than five thousand people. Much of its land is undeveloped and heavily forested. The firm has submitted a proposal to clear a three-mile tract of land on which to build the plant. The town council is considering the proposal and is concerned about the consequences of clearing so much forest land to make room for industry.

Their concerns are likely to include all of the following except _____.

increased biodiversity
soil erosion
increased pollution
water runoff

Answer 1

everything except

increased biodiversity

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

All of the following EXCEPT increased biodiversity.

Biodiversity is the total number of species in a given area, so clearing the forested land will decrease the biodiversity, not increase it.

All of the other choices are legitimate environmental concerns that the town council should definitely consider.

Mr. Pacey

Social Studies Teacher (and city alderman)