Question

c. point sources are small, while nonpoint sources are large
d. point sources are natural, while nonpoint sources are man - made

1. why is fixing leaks an important water conservation method?

a. it saves significant amounts of water
b. it increases water pressure in pipes
c. it prevents water from becoming polluted
d. it helps reduce water temperatures

Explanation:

Fixing leaks directly addresses water loss. Water conservation aims to reduce unnecessary water usage. Leaks waste water, so fixing them saves significant amounts. Options b (pressure increase is not the main conservation goal), c (leaks don't directly cause pollution prevention in this context), and d (temperature reduction is unrelated to conservation via leak - fixing) are incorrect.

Answer:

a. It saves significant amounts of water