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Which practice is beneficial for groundwater and surface water in a watershed?
Which practice is beneficial for groundwater and surface water in a watershed?
- Agriculture
- Use plants that require little or no watering, fertilizer, or pesticides. (correct)
- Water extraction
- Deforestation
What is an example of human activity that negatively impacts a watershed?
What is an example of human activity that negatively impacts a watershed?
- Implementing water-saving technologies
- Using local native plants
- Deforestation (correct)
- Planting trees in riparian zones
Which option does not benefit water conservation in a watershed?
Which option does not benefit water conservation in a watershed?
- Using resources that need minimal watering
- Utilizing rainwater harvesting systems
- Planting lawns that require high maintenance (correct)
- Incorporating sustainable agricultural practices
What role does agriculture play in watershed management?
What role does agriculture play in watershed management?
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What is the impact of water extraction on a watershed?
What is the impact of water extraction on a watershed?
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Study Notes
Human Impact on Water
- Humans can impact both groundwater and surface water within a watershed.
- One beneficial influence humans can have is through the use of plants that require little or no watering, fertilizer, or pesticides.
- Using these plants reduces runoff and pollution, which is detrimental to water quality.
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This quiz explores how human activities influence both groundwater and surface water. It highlights the role of using low-maintenance plants to improve water quality by reducing runoff and pollution. Test your knowledge on the impact of human actions within a watershed.
