Question

How can failing to conserve water contribute to greater water contamination?
a.
Overirrigating fields causes an increase in pollution that results from runoff.
b.
Natural water filters are depleted by the overuse of water.
c.
Sewage systems are more likely to fail due to greater demand, causing higher chances of water contamination.
d.
All of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

All three statements are ways excessive water use can increase contamination: overirrigation increases polluted runoff, draining or damaging natural filters (wetlands/soils) reduces natural purification, and higher demand/stress raises the risk of sewage overflows or failures.