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Transcribed Image Text:Question the Evaluation of the Water Quality in United States Watersheds, 2000 cerile and rld's vind For ent rrid 14% 33% 33% Insufficient Information 132% Moderately ds Healthy 21% Unhealthy 21% ns ng 014% Healthy 32% rs mage Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2000 World Almanac a a 23. A watershed is an area of land that of at catches precipitation and drains to rivers and lakes. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the quality of water in the watersheds of the er United States in 2000?eBVsei A. The EPA (Environmental Protection al epava Agency) need not be concerned. art B. More than 75% of the water in the eirlt watersheds is dangerously polluted. C. Contaminated water in watersheds is a serious problem around the world. D. Over 50% of the water in watersheds may pose a health risk. hseg .O E. It is very difficult to analyze water in watersheds.
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A watershed is the connected network of, streams, rivers, and lakes that collects and flows water from different areas of land into a single watercourse. It is an important source of water for animals and plants. Therefore, the quality of the water, is important to preserve it.


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