ow does saltwater intrusion impact the water supply? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes over-pumping of water.

It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.

It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.

It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.

It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.

1 answer

The two correct responses regarding how saltwater intrusion impacts the water supply are:

  1. It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
  2. It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.

These two points highlight the negative effects of saltwater intrusion on freshwater resources.