What impact does human activities have on the environment?

Correct option is D

Correct option: (d), They contribute to environmental pollution.

• ​Human activities have a profound and often negative impact on the environment. 
  
• These activities can alter ecosystems, deplete natural resources, and contribute to environmental degradation in a variety of ways.
  

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• Air pollution:  Air pollution from industrial emissions, transportation, and burning of fossil fuels contributes to smog, respiratory illnesses, and long-term health issues.
• Water pollution:  Water pollution from agricultural runoff (fertilizers, pesticides), industrial waste, and untreated sewage can contaminate rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming aquatic life and making water unsafe for human consumption.
• Soil pollution:  Soil pollution occurs due to the overuse of chemicals, illegal dumping of waste, and improper waste disposal, which degrades the land, reducing its ability to support agriculture and ecosystems.
  
• Plastic pollution:  Plastic pollution, especially in the oceans, affects marine life and leads to the ingestion of plastics by marine animals, which can cause death and disrupt food chains.