Question

Identify the environmental problems associated with road construction.

1. Poor planning and inadequate budgeting for highway and road construction can have detrimental effects on both the environment and the general population.
2. Roads are frequently built on unsuitable terrain such as tracks, paths, or animal trails, which can exacerbate environmental damage.
3. Sediment runoff from roads is a significant source of river pollution.
4. Road construction, when properly planned and executed, poses no environmental risks.

• A. All
• B. i only
• C. i, ii, iii
• D. i, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii, iii

• The lack of planning and budget for the efficient construction of highways and roads has negative consequences for the environment and for the population in general.

• Many of the roads are built on tracks, paths, or animal trails, which are usually not suitable for vehicular traffic.

• A large amount of the sediment comes from these roads going into the rivers, thereby polluting the rivers.