The negative impact that flooding can have on the environment from the provided options is reduction of microbial populations. Flooding can disrupt the habitat for various microorganisms, affecting their populations and overall ecological balance. The other options either represent a neutral or positive impact, such as recharging groundwater or distribution of organic material, while damage to infrastructure is more of a societal impact than an environmental one.
Which of the following is a negative impact that flooding can have on the environment?(1 point)
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distribution of organic material
distribution of organic material
reduction of microbial populations
reduction of microbial populations
recharging of groundwater
recharging of groundwater
damage to infrastructure
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