Question

which of the following would not be a beneficial activity on groundwater in a watershed
a. reduce use of pesticides on gardens
b. increase use of fertilizers on lawns
c. clean up animal droppings
d. dispose of chemicals properly

Explanation:

• Reducing pesticides lowers groundwater contamination.
• Cleaning animal droppings prevents nutrient runoff into groundwater.
• Proper chemical disposal stops toxic substances from seeping into groundwater.
• Increasing lawn fertilizers leads to nutrient (nitrogen, phosphorus) runoff, which contaminates groundwater and causes issues like eutrophication, so it is not beneficial.

Answer:

B. Increase use of fertilizers on lawns