A rain garden is a garden planted in a low-lying area where water tends to collect.

Question

What benefit would rain gardens most likely provide for a community?
A. Rain gardens slow down and filter runoff water for communities that have a lot of rain.
B. Rain gardens store rainfall so it can be used later in the year in communities with seasonal rain.
C. Rain gardens increase evaporation so there is more rain in communities with drought conditions.
D. Rain gardens remove moisture from the air so it can be used in communities with limited rainfall.

Answer 1

A. Rain gardens slow down and filter runoff water for communities that have a lot of rain.