Which of the following best describes why understanding a watershed and its boundaries is important in designing housing developments along a river? A
The water contained in a watershed is more likely to become polluted if the soil has high permeability, so it is important to locate all point sources to reduce contamination
B
Watersheds provide habitats for hundreds of marine species, so it is important to protect their feeding and nesting sites when designing housing for humans.
c
Watersheds provide space for cultivating land to produce food and other products, so it is important to avoid locating a housing development on the most fertile land.
D
Surface water and stormwater runoff will drain downstream within the watershed boundaries, so it is important to understand the flow of water through the watershed