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

Question

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

B. Trucks are required to use effective pollution control devices.

C. A girl uses bleach and strong detergent to wash clothes.

D. A woman who raises vegetables uses chemical fertilizers that can wash into the watershed.

(1 point)
Responses

A, B, and C
A, B, and C

A and B
A and B

C and D
C and D

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

Answer 1

The correct response is C and D.

• C. A girl uses bleach and strong detergent to wash clothes. - This can lead to harmful chemicals entering the water system, which can be detrimental to the watershed.

• D. A woman who raises vegetables uses chemical fertilizers that can wash into the watershed. - This also identifies a direct harm, as fertilizers can lead to nutrient runoff that disrupts water quality in the watershed.

In contrast, A and B describe activities that are aimed at cleaning or controlling pollution, rather than harming water quality.