Question

Which of these statements show how human activity benefits water in and around a nearby watershed?

A. A factory cleans pollutants out of the water it uses before releasing it into the environment.

B. A man washes dishes using a low-volume dishwasher.

C. A girl washes her car every day instead of once a week.

D. A woman who raises flowers uses only the amount of water needed for the flowers.

(1 point)
Responses

A and C
A and C

C
C

A, B, and D
A, B, and D

A, B, C, and D

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The statements that show how human activity benefits water in and around a nearby watershed are:

A. A factory cleans pollutants out of the water it uses before releasing it into the environment.
B. A man washes dishes using a low-volume dishwasher.
D. A woman who raises flowers uses only the amount of water needed for the flowers.

These actions contribute positively to water conservation and pollution reduction.

Therefore, the correct response is **A, B, and D**.
Are you sure this is correct
GPT-4o mini
Yes, I am confident in the response. Let's break down each statement:

A. A factory cleans pollutants out of the water it uses before releasing it into the environment.
- This benefits the watershed by reducing pollution and improving water quality.

B. A man washes dishes using a low-volume dishwasher.
- This is a water-saving practice that conserves water, benefiting the watershed.

C. A girl washes her car every day instead of once a week.
- This does not benefit the watershed, as it increases water usage and possibly run-off pollution.

D. A woman who raises flowers uses only the amount of water needed for the flowers.
- This is also beneficial as it promotes water conservation.

So, the actions that are beneficial to water in the watershed are represented in statements A, B, and D. Therefore, the correct choice is indeed **A, B, and D**. Statement C does not contribute positively and should not be included. Thank you for prompting the review!