Question

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 improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.

It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.

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

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

Answers

GPT-4o mini
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.