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Which option represents a beneficial influence humans can have on groundwater and surface water in a watershed?
Which option represents a beneficial influence humans can have on groundwater and surface water in a watershed?
- Agriculture
- Water Extraction
- Deforestation
- Use plants that require little or no watering, fertilizer, or pesticides. (correct)
What is one negative human influence on groundwater quality?
What is one negative human influence on groundwater quality?
- Adding beneficial bacteria to water sources
- Incorporating rain gardens in urban areas
- Implementing water conservation practices
- Polluting with agricultural runoff (correct)
What is an example of unsustainable water management?
What is an example of unsustainable water management?
- Using native plants in landscaping
- Restoring wetlands for flood control
- Collecting rainwater for household use
- Over-extraction of groundwater resources (correct)
Which activity can potentially benefit groundwater recharge in a watershed?
Which activity can potentially benefit groundwater recharge in a watershed?
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Which of the following is a consequence of excessive water extraction?
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive water extraction?
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Human Impact on Groundwater and Surface Water
- Humans can positively impact groundwater and surface water in a watershed by using plants that require little to no watering, fertilizer, or pesticides.
- Deforestation, agriculture, and water extraction are all detrimental to the environment, particularly groundwater and surface water resources.
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