Some developers in your town want to fill in an estuary to build a condominium with a wonderful view of a beach.They argue that building and selling apartments in the condominium will add jobs and income to the region.However,educated citizens ask about the cost of the development in lost ecosystem functions.They argue that in their local community,the jobs added in construction may be offset by expected losses in
A)water quality and the local fishing industry.
B)natural gas production in the region.
C)lumber production for the regional timber industry.
D)UVB protection.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Filling in the estuary would likely harm the water quality of the area, which could negatively impact the local fishing industry. This could offset any jobs created in construction, making the development a poor choice for the community. The other options listed are not directly relevant to the situation described.

Some Developers in Your Town Want to Fill in an Estuary