Question

Which has a negative effect on surface water?(1 point)
Responses

covering the ground with parking lots and other hard surfaces
covering the ground with parking lots and other hard surfaces

limiting the building of new houses
limiting the building of new houses

keeping pollutants out of the air
keeping pollutants out of the air

protecting forests from being cut down

Answer 1

The option that has a negative effect on surface water is:

**covering the ground with parking lots and other hard surfaces**

This type of development increases runoff and decreases water infiltration, leading to potential water quality issues and increased flooding.