Question

Sort each item to indicate whether. It increases or decrease decreases the surface of water supply.

Increases _______________
Decreases ______________

High temperature

Drought

Permeable rock

Answer 1

Here’s how each item affects the surface water supply:

Increases _______________
- Permeable rock (can increase water supply by allowing water to move through and recharge aquifers)

Decreases ______________
- High temperature (can lead to increased evaporation, reducing surface water)
- Drought (significantly reduces water availability and supply)