What might industries do that harms groundwater or surface water in a watershed?(1 point)

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Responses

Avoid introducing additional plants and animals that are native to the area.
Avoid introducing additional plants and animals that are native to the area.

Use fertilizers that contain dangerous chemicals.
Use fertilizers that contain dangerous chemicals.

Minimize water used in the manufacturing processes so water is not wasted.
Minimize water used in the manufacturing processes so water is not wasted.

Plan recreation areas by the water.

Answer 1

The option that most clearly indicates an action that could harm groundwater or surface water in a watershed is:

Use fertilizers that contain dangerous chemicals.

This practice can lead to runoff that contaminates local water sources, disrupting ecosystems and posing risks to human health and wildlife.