Which statement best explains why we need to monitor environmental factors when making policy decisions? a. it is hard to determine the economic value of common assets b. it is easy for common resources to be overused or degraded c. there is always a need for more government jobs d. the exploitation of natural resources is needed for economic growth

The most appropriate answer would be B. It is easy for common resources to be overused or degraded.

It is very important to monitor environmental factors when making any policy decisions as the companies can overexploit common or natural resources for their personal interests.

Over-exploitation of resources has leaded to global problems like loss of biodiversity, shortage of non-renewable resources, pollution et cetera.

primary succession occurs in essentially lifeless areas regions in which the soil is incapable of sustaining life as a result of such factors as lava flows, newly formed sand dunes, or rocks left from a retreating glacier. secondary succession occurs

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