<em>To better understand the difference between groundwater and surface water, groundwater is considered to be underground water. On the other hand, surface water is freshwater that exists above ground. Most of the groundwater contained in the earth is situated within half a mile or less from the surface.</em>
Adapting to the environment around you includes homes, transportation, and living conditions. Rerouting interstate traffic does not fall in this category. So the answer is option A.
