Question

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

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

protecting forests from being cut down
protecting forests from being cut down

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

keeping pollutants out of the air

Answer 1

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

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

This can lead to increased runoff and reduced absorption of water, causing potential pollution and flooding issues.