Question

How do trees improve water quality?

a.
Tree roots anchor soil in place, preventing runoff.
b.
Water is filtered as it passes through the root systems of trees.
c.
An adult tree can store nearly 250 gallons of water.
d.
All of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

Answer/Explanation:

D

Trees improve water quality by slowing rain as it falls to the Earth, and helping it soak into the soil. ... Having a buffer of forestland by streams and riverbanks does more than just filtering the water.

Answer 2

b. Water is filtered as it passes through the root systems of trees.

Step-by-step explanation:

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