Which of the following happens to water resources as the population grows?(1 point)

Responses

The water supply increases.
The water supply increases.

The size of aquifers increases.
The size of aquifers increases.

The level of the water table rises.
The level of the water table rises.

The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.

1 answer

As the population grows, the correct response regarding water resources is:

The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.

Increased population leads to higher demand for water, which can result in over-extraction of aquifers and reduce their ability to recharge.