A zoo and a cattle farm are both located in a watershed. Which statement compares how both industries can benefit water sources in the watershed

Question

The farm uses the water in the watershed for the cattle to drink. The zoo does not

The farm needs water for growing grass, but the zoo does not

Both the zoo and the farm get rid of wastes in a manner that does not involve water in the watershed

The wastes from the zoo are safer to add to the water than those from the farm

Answer 1

The statement that best compares how both industries can benefit water sources in the watershed is:

The wastes from the zoo are safer to add to the water than those from the farm.

This comparison highlights the difference in waste management impacts on water quality. Zoo waste management practices can often be designed to be more environmentally conscious, reducing harmful runoff into water sources compared to some agricultural practices.