A Watershed Area Covered by Concrete Will Do What to the Quantity

question 37

Multiple Choice

A watershed area covered by concrete will do what to the quantity of groundwater?

• A) It will increase it.
• B) It will decrease it.
• C) It will not affect the quantity of the groundwater, but it will affect the quality.

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Definitions:

Macrophages

Immune cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Stores Minerals

"Stores minerals" refers to the body's capacity to retain various essential minerals within bones and other tissues, serving as reserves for maintaining physiological functions and structural integrity.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery tissue found in parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose, providing support and cushioning.

Bone

A hard, dense connective tissue that forms the structural elements of the skeleton, providing support, protection, and facilitating movement.