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What is a way humans positively impact surface water?

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Humans can positively impact surface water by treating water for reuse or cleaning it before it reaches lakes, ponds, or rivers.

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula represent?

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The subscript represents the number of each atom in the molecule.

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What is the effect of groundwater on pollution in lakes?

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Groundwater can carry pollution from wetlands directly into lakes, potentially harming the ecosystem.

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How many atoms of oxygen are in the chemical formula C6H12O6?

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There are 6 atoms of oxygen in the chemical formula C6H12O6.

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Which substance has the highest concentration when 15 g of solute is added to 30 mL of water?

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Substance D has the highest concentration.

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What is the role of plant roots in protecting lakes from pollution?

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Plant roots can help filter and stop pollution from entering lakes.

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What is permeable concrete used for?

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Permeable concrete is used to reduce runoff to surface water.

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What happens to grass clippings swept into the sewer drain?

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Sweeping grass clippings into the sewer drain can negatively impact surface water quality.

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What is the definition of a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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A coefficient indicates the number of molecules or atoms of a substance in a chemical reaction.

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What is the importance of buffers in agriculture?

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Buffers of plants and trees filter water before it enters surface water, helping to reduce pollution.