A local government agency wants to build a new office building. In order to do so, they will have to cut down a large area of forest. Before the city will approve this, they have asked the agency to hire scientists to study the impact on wildlife that clearing the forest might have. Which statement best describes why this study is important?

The city needed to generate some income, and the local community is hoping this will bring in many employment opportunities.

The city needs to make sure they understand the impact on wildlife. The study will provide them with the information they need to weigh the benefits and risks of this project.

The project is big enough that the study is required by law. If they do not conduct the study, they will risk being sued or fined by the government.

The local environmental group is against the project. The study will prove that there is no problem with clearing the land.

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Jayden Li

10 June, 07:40

A local government agency wants to build a new office building. In order to do so, they will have to cut down a large area of forest. Before the city will approve this, they have asked the agency to hire scientists to study the impact on wildlife that clearing the forest might have. Which statement best describes why this study is important?

The city needed to generate some income, and the local community is hoping this will bring in many employment opportunities.

The city needs to make sure they understand the impact on wildlife. The study will provide them with the information they need to weigh the benefits and risks of this project.

The project is big enough that the study is required by law. If they do not conduct the study, they will risk being sued or fined by the government.

The local environmental group is against the project. The study will prove that there is no problem with clearing the land.

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Skylar Booker · Answer 1

Among the choices, the correct answer would be:

The city needs to make sure they understand the impact on wildlife. The study will provide them with the information they need to weigh the benefits and risks of this project.

Although it isn't the whole forest that will be demolished and cleared out, when not studied beforehand, clearing a core portion of the forest may cause the death of the whole forest. If they had chosen to clear the part that contained a large food supply for animals, then it would cause the death of a large number of animals in that area. Similarly, if the area they had planned to clear was home to a majority of species of animals, then tearing that portion down would cause that species of animals to vacate the entire forest.