Question

A new mall and movie theater are being built on the outskirts of Suburbia. Trees and brush are cleared away, the land is bulldozed, and a silt fence is installed across part of the development. However, construction is delayed for a year, leaving the land exposed to the elements. What type of pollution is demonstrated in this real world example?

Group of answer choices

Toxic

Sediment

Nutrient

Bacterial

Answer 1

The type of pollution demonstrated is sediment pollution.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Sediment pollution is the deposition of waste products in rivers, lakes and streams by the means of soil erosion.
• So in the abandoned construction site, sediment pollution is the major issue that causes the environment's wind and water to pollute heavily.
• The waste is swept and carried to different places that pollutes the environment badly due to the exposed construction site.