Question

How did logging timber negatively impact the land in Texas? (1 point)

C

C

O

O Logging timber did not negatively impact the land.

Water quality and quantity was decreased.

There was not enough timber.

Pollution from the equipment contaminated water.

Answer 1

Water quality and quantity was decreased.

Removing trees caused erosion and runoff, which reduced groundwater recharge and increased sediment and pollutants in streams, harming water supply and quality.