What Is a Characteristic of a Forested Watershed

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of a forested watershed? 

• A) very limited ability to absorb pollutants 
• B) ability to slow water runoff 
• C) very limited ability to moderate climate 
• D) ability to speed water runoff

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