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Answer:
As the amount of impervious paved surfaces increase, watersheds become more vulnerable to pollutants. When rains fall on a conventionally paved impervious surface, the precipitation is generally directed down storm drains, which can result in flooding and overwhelming the storm water management system.
Explanation:
Locations at latitude closer to the equator receive stronger and more direct sunlight than locations near the poles.
The answer could be any of the following:
* energy
* sugar
* carbohydrates
* (possibly even) food.