Answer:
High surface tension caused by the polar quantities of water.
Answer: D) Tree roots improve soil water retention
There are many reasons which states that deforestation increases the risk of flood. First , some water stay on the leaves and evaporates in to the atmosphere. Second, tree leaves reduce the impact of raindrops on the soil which causes less soil erosion.
Third, tree roots absorb water from the soil, which make the soil dry and it absorb more water rainwater. The roots of tree hold the soil in place and reduce the movement of sediment which reduce the capacity of river to break its banking. Thus, reducing the chances of flood.
Answer: D. Acid from abandoned mines
Explanation:
Point source pollution can be define as the pollution that can be caused by a pollutant whose source of origin is known. As the source of origin is known the path of the pollutant can be traced back to it's origin hence, the pollution can be controlled.
Among the options given, D. Acid from abandoned mines. is the correct option this is because of the fact that the source of origin of the pollutant is known that is abandoned mines.