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How does saltwater intrusion impact the water supply? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses It decreases the amount of usable drinking water. It decreases the amount of usable drinking water. It recharges aquifers. It recharges aquifers. It causes over-pumping of water. It causes over-pumping of water. It improves the water in aquifers near the coast. It improves the water in aquifers near the coast. It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
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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.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater encroaches into freshwater aquifers, leading to the contamination of drinking water supplies and reducing the availability of usable freshwater.
1. It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
2. It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater encroaches into freshwater aquifers, leading to the contamination of drinking water supplies and reducing the availability of usable freshwater.