Question
How does saltwater intrusion impact the water supply? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
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.
Responses
It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answers are:
1. **It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.**
2. **It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.**
Saltwater intrusion occurs when saltwater from the ocean infiltrates freshwater aquifers, particularly in coastal areas, which can lead to contamination of drinking water supplies and reduced availability of usable water.
1. **It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.**
2. **It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.**
Saltwater intrusion occurs when saltwater from the ocean infiltrates freshwater aquifers, particularly in coastal areas, which can lead to contamination of drinking water supplies and reduced availability of usable water.