Some farmers in a location use water from a nearby lake to irrigate crops. The people in the location believe that this may cause environmental problems because of the drying up of the lake. Which of these is the best method to solve this problem?

Reduce pollution near the lake to increase rainfall.

Plant trees around the lake to reduce evaporation of water.

Introduce native aquatic plants in the lake to cool the water.

Set conditions to limit the amount of lake water people may use.

Question

Some farmers in a location use water from a nearby lake to irrigate crops. The people in the location believe that this may cause environmental problems because of the drying up of the lake. Which of these is the best method to solve this problem?

 Reduce pollution near the lake to increase rainfall.

 Plant trees around the lake to reduce evaporation of water.

 Introduce native aquatic plants in the lake to cool the water.

 Set conditions to limit the amount of lake water people may use.

micahm · Answer

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