Question
What happens when groundwater is pumped faster than it can be replenished?(1 point)
Responses
Ground becomes stable
Ground becomes stable
Water table rises
Water table rises
Saltwater intrusion and soil salinization occur
Saltwater intrusion and soil salinization occur
More freshwater is created
More freshwater is created
Responses
Ground becomes stable
Ground becomes stable
Water table rises
Water table rises
Saltwater intrusion and soil salinization occur
Saltwater intrusion and soil salinization occur
More freshwater is created
More freshwater is created
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When groundwater is pumped faster than it can be replenished, the correct response is:
**Saltwater intrusion and soil salinization occur**.
This is because excessive pumping can lower the water table and lead to the intrusion of saltwater in coastal areas, along with potential increases in soil salinity due to reduced freshwater availability.
**Saltwater intrusion and soil salinization occur**.
This is because excessive pumping can lower the water table and lead to the intrusion of saltwater in coastal areas, along with potential increases in soil salinity due to reduced freshwater availability.