NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a benefit from living near a water resource?
A
Fertile soil
B
Flooding
C
Trading
D
Fishing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flood waters can carry nutrient-rich sediments which contribute to a fertile environment for vegetation. Floodplains are beneficial for wildlife by creating a variety of habitats for fish and other animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Biological disaster. Biological disasters do not lead to flooding.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loss of lives and property: Immediate impacts of flooding include loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock, non-functioning of infrastructure facilities and deterioration of health condition owing to waterborne diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -In fact, some ecosystems rely on seasonal flooding to drive ecological processes. Flooding can have a negative effect on wildlife, causing drowning, disease proliferation, and habitat destruction.

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