What Best Explains Why groundwater Baseflow Is Important to Maintaining

question 19

Multiple Choice

What best explains why groundwater baseflow is important to maintaining a healthy stream ecosystem in humid climates?

• A) provides streams with a steady flow of water during dry periods
• B) removes bacteria and viruses that are harmful to plants and animals
• C) reduces the intensity and duration of floods
• D) decreases stream erosion
• E) provides dissolved ions necessary for plant growth