Question

what potential harm can warm stormwater runoff from heat islands cause? it improves water quality in streams. it enhances most aquatic ecosystems. it harms water quality in nearby areas.

Explanation:

The question is about the harm of warm stormwater runoff from heat islands. The first option says it improves water quality (not a harm), the second says it enhances aquatic ecosystems (also not a harm). The third option states it harms water quality in nearby areas, which aligns with the concept of how warm runoff can negatively impact water bodies (e.g., affecting temperature - sensitive organisms, altering chemical balances).

Answer:

C. It harms water quality in nearby areas. (Note: Assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original options had different labels, adjust the label but keep the text. Since the user's image shows the third option as "It harms water quality in nearby areas", that's the correct choice as it describes a harm, unlike the other two which describe benefits.)