Which statement about surface water is accurate?(1 point)

Question

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Human activities do not contribute to floods.
Human activities do not contribute to floods.

Surface waters depend on soil erosion to add needed nutrients to the water.
Surface waters depend on soil erosion to add needed nutrients to the water.

Acid rain is needed to balance the chemistry of surface water so it can support life.
Acid rain is needed to balance the chemistry of surface water so it can support life.

Rain can wash harmful chemicals from human activities into surface water.
Rain can wash harmful chemicals from human activities into surface water.

Answer 1

The accurate statement about surface water is:

Rain can wash harmful chemicals from human activities into surface water.

This reflects the reality that precipitation can transport pollutants, such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants, from the land into rivers, lakes, and streams, impacting water quality and aquatic life.