Drag each item to indicate whether it increases or decreases the surface water supply high temperature drought permeable Rock

Answer 1

To evaluate how each item affects the surface water supply:

1. High Temperature: Increases evaporation rates, which can lead to a decrease in surface water supply. (Decreases surface water supply)

2. Drought: Directly reduces the amount of available water, leading to lower surface water levels. (Decreases surface water supply)

3. Permeable Rock: Allows water to infiltrate the ground more easily, potentially reducing surface runoff and thus decreasing surface water levels. However, it can also support groundwater recharge. Generally, it is seen as decreasing surface water supply because more water may seep underground rather than remain on the surface. (Decreases surface water supply)

So, all three items—high temperature, drought, and permeable rock—lead to a decrease in surface water supply.