environmental consequences of runoff
The environmental consequences of runoff refer to the negative impacts on ecosystems and natural resources caused by the flow of water, carrying pollutants, chemicals, sediment, and other harmful substances from the land surface into water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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