Asked by Blaine
How does population growth negatively impact water quality?
Responses
A altering of wetlandsaltering of wetlands
B underground water supply is increasedunderground water supply is increased
C decreased sedimentation in rivers and streamsdecreased sedimentation in rivers and streams
D more water is chemically treated for drinking
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Correct responses: A and D.
- A (altering of wetlands): True — population growth and development often destroy or alter wetlands that filter and absorb pollutants, reducing natural water quality protection.
- D (more water is chemically treated for drinking): True — increased pollution and demand mean more raw water requires chemical treatment to meet safety standards (an indirect negative effect on natural water quality).
B and C are incorrect:
- B is wrong — population growth typically depletes, not increases, groundwater supplies.
- C is wrong — population growth usually increases sedimentation (from construction, erosion), not decreases it.
- A (altering of wetlands): True — population growth and development often destroy or alter wetlands that filter and absorb pollutants, reducing natural water quality protection.
- D (more water is chemically treated for drinking): True — increased pollution and demand mean more raw water requires chemical treatment to meet safety standards (an indirect negative effect on natural water quality).
B and C are incorrect:
- B is wrong — population growth typically depletes, not increases, groundwater supplies.
- C is wrong — population growth usually increases sedimentation (from construction, erosion), not decreases it.
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