Asked by Trista Adams on May 10, 2024

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Which issue is least likely to have been the result of human impact on the nitrogen cycle?

A) Photochemical smog
B) Global warming
C) Acid rain
D) El Niño-Southern Oscillation events
E) Depletion of the ozone layer

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle by which nitrogen is converted into multiple chemical forms as it circulates among atmosphere, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems.

Human Impact

The effects and consequences of human activities on the environment and its natural processes.

Photochemical Smog

Mixture of several air pollutants that injure plant tissues, irritate eyes, and cause respiratory problems in humans.

  • Determine which biogeochemical cycle is predominantly impacted by human activities in the context of climate change.
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Lance CormierMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events are natural climate phenomena that involve fluctuating ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific. Unlike the other options, which can be influenced by human activities such as pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, ENSO events are primarily driven by natural climate variability and are not a direct result of human impact on the nitrogen cycle.