Deforestation and compaction of land due to population growth have reduced the absorptive capacity of the soil and accelerate water runoff. How does the accelerated runoff affect the future water supply?

Question

Deforestation and compaction of land due to population growth have reduced the absorptive capacity of the soil and accelerate water runoff. How does the accelerated runoff affect the future water supply?
Responses
A	discharge of aquifersdischarge of aquifers
B	soil absorbs more watersoil absorbs more water
C	deficits in the recharge rates of aquifersdeficits in the recharge rates of aquifers
D	aquifers become over-filled from flooding

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response is:

C) deficits in the recharge rates of aquifers

Accelerated runoff means that water is not being absorbed by the soil and is instead quickly flowing away, which reduces the amount of water that can recharge aquifers. This can lead to deficits in the recharge rates of aquifers, affecting future water supply.