As people pump water out of the ground, the water table can lower. Which of the following are possible consequences of a lower water table? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

cleaner water
cleaner water

larger aquifers
larger aquifers

land subsidence
land subsidence

saltwater intrusion
saltwater intrusion

rising sea levels

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the possible consequences of a lower water table are:

1. Land subsidence - As water is pumped out from underground aquifers, the soil that was previously supported by the water can collapse, leading to land subsidence.

2. Saltwater intrusion - A lower water table can allow saltwater to intrude into freshwater aquifers, especially in coastal areas, as the pressure balance shifts.

So the correct responses are "land subsidence" and "saltwater intrusion."