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Question
Which of the following happens to water resources as the population grows?(1 point)
Responses
The water supply increases.
The water supply increases.
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
The size of aquifers increases.
The size of aquifers increases.
The level of the water table rises.
1 answer
As the population grows, the following statement is accurate:
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
Increased demand for water from a growing population often leads to over-extraction of aquifers, which means they may not be replenished at the same rate they are being used.
