Question
How does saltwater intrusion impact the water supply? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
Responses
It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
Answers
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The two correct answers regarding how saltwater intrusion impacts the water supply are:
1. **It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.**
2. **It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.**
These responses highlight the detrimental effects of saltwater intrusion on freshwater supplies, making them less suitable for drinking and other uses.
1. **It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.**
2. **It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.**
These responses highlight the detrimental effects of saltwater intrusion on freshwater supplies, making them less suitable for drinking and other uses.