Question detail
How does quarrying affect local ecosystems?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Question
- A. It creates new habitats for wildlife.
- B. It can lead to loss of biodiversity.
- C. It improves soil quality.
- D. It has no significant impact.
Answer
The correct option is It can lead to loss of biodiversity.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that extracting raw materials by quarrying and mining causes environmental impacts in the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Explanation
The correct option is It can lead to loss of biodiversity.. It can lead to loss of biodiversity. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that extracting raw materials by quarrying and mining causes environmental impacts. This belongs to the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources within Life cycle assessment and recycling, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Environmental Impacts
Students often think that quarrying and mining only affect the immediate area and do not consider broader environmental impacts.
To fix this, students should study examples of how quarrying and mining can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and long-term ecological changes beyond the immediate site.
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