Question
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)
Responses
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
land subsidence
land subsidence
saltwater intrusion
saltwater intrusion
cleaner water
cleaner water
larger aquifers
Responses
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
land subsidence
land subsidence
saltwater intrusion
saltwater intrusion
cleaner water
cleaner water
larger aquifers
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers regarding the possible consequences of a lower water table are:
1. **Land subsidence** - As water is removed from the ground, the soil can compact and lead to sinking or settling of the land surface.
2. **Saltwater intrusion** - A lower water table can allow saltwater to intrude into freshwater aquifers, especially in coastal areas, which can lead to contamination of drinking water sources.
So, the correct responses are **land subsidence** and **saltwater intrusion**.
1. **Land subsidence** - As water is removed from the ground, the soil can compact and lead to sinking or settling of the land surface.
2. **Saltwater intrusion** - A lower water table can allow saltwater to intrude into freshwater aquifers, especially in coastal areas, which can lead to contamination of drinking water sources.
So, the correct responses are **land subsidence** and **saltwater intrusion**.