Question

Which statement is true about how individuals can harm groundwater or surface water in a watershed?(1 point)
Responses

Appropriate pollution control devices are used on modes of transportation.
Appropriate pollution control devices are used on modes of transportation.

High-chemical fertilizers are used on lawns and other green areas within the watershed.
High-chemical fertilizers are used on lawns and other green areas within the watershed.

Raising a large number of animals in the watershed is avoided.
Raising a large number of animals in the watershed is avoided.

Adding pollutants to the soil is avoided so that they do not wash into the water.

Answer 1

The true statement about how individuals can harm groundwater or surface water in a watershed is:

**High-chemical fertilizers are used on lawns and other green areas within the watershed.**

The use of high-chemical fertilizers can lead to runoff during rain events, which can carry excess nutrients into nearby water bodies, contributing to pollution and affecting water quality.