Question detail
Which of the following is a direct impact of water pollution?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: The challenge of resource management
Question
- A. Improved drinking water quality
- B. Increased biodiversity
- C. Health risks to humans and wildlife
- D. Enhanced agricultural yields
Answer
The correct answer is Health risks to humans and wildlife.
Explanation
The correct option is Health risks to humans and wildlife. Health risks to humans and wildlife is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain impacts of water insecurity including waterborne disease, water pollution, food production impacts, industrial output impacts and conflict potential. This belongs to Water (optional route) within Section C: The challenge of resource management, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Water (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Water Insecurity Impacts
Students often confuse the impacts of water insecurity with general water issues, failing to specify how it leads to waterborne diseases or food production impacts.
Focus on the specific consequences of water insecurity, such as how lack of access to clean water can lead to health issues like waterborne diseases and affect agricultural productivity.
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