Question

Statement 1: Humans cannot alter the natural cycles no matter how hard they try.

Statement 2: Humans can distort water-cycle by irresponsible use, deforestation, dam construction etc.

• A. Statement 1 is correct but statemenet 2 is wrong.
• B. Statement 1 is wrong but statement 2 is correct.
• C. Both the statements are correct.
• D. Both the statements are wrong.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is wrong but statement 2 is correct.

Human activities can alter all the natural cycles that we observe on Earth. For example water cycle is already under threat due to deforestation, dam construction, pollution etc. Irregularities in rainfall, fall in ground water levels and frequent droughts are some of the repercussions that we face due to disturbance in water-cycle.