Which has a negative effect on surface water?(1 point)

Question

Responses

keeping pollutants out of the air
keeping pollutants out of the air

limiting the building of new houses
limiting the building of new houses

covering the ground with parking lots and other hard surfaces
covering the ground with parking lots and other hard surfaces

protecting forests from being cut down

Answer 1

Covering the ground with parking lots and other hard surfaces has a negative effect on surface water. This is because it increases runoff, reduces water infiltration, and can lead to increased pollution in waterways.