Multiple Choice
What best explains why groundwater baseflow is important to maintaining a healthy stream ecosystem in humid climates?
A) provides streams with a steady flow of water during dry periods
B) removes bacteria and viruses that are harmful to plants and animals
C) reduces the intensity and duration of floods
D) decreases stream erosion
E) provides dissolved ions necessary for plant growth
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