Which of the following describes how livestock can directly impact water quality?(1 point)

Responses

Waste can seep into groundwater supplies.
Waste can seep into groundwater supplies.

Pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals can poison aquatic animals.
Pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals can poison aquatic animals.

Soil particles or sediments can run off into water supplies and cloud water.
Soil particles or sediments can run off into water supplies and cloud water.

Water withdrawals add stress in areas with low supply.

1 answer

The option that describes how livestock can directly impact water quality is:

Waste can seep into groundwater supplies.

This option highlights the direct influence of livestock waste on water quality by indicating a potential source of contamination. Other options describe broader environmental issues or indirect impacts rather than direct effects of livestock on water quality.