Question
20. As the water table lowers due to water needs, which two correct answers can happen due to a lower water table?(2 points)
Responses
saltwater intrusion
saltwater intrusion
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
larger aquifers
larger aquifers
cleaner water
cleaner water
land subsidence
Responses
saltwater intrusion
saltwater intrusion
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
larger aquifers
larger aquifers
cleaner water
cleaner water
land subsidence
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers that can happen due to a lower water table are:
1. **Saltwater intrusion**: As the water table lowers, especially in coastal areas, it can lead to the intrusion of saltwater into freshwater aquifers.
2. **Land subsidence**: A lowering water table can result in land subsidence, which is the sinking or settling of the ground as a result of the depletion of groundwater.
Therefore, the correct responses are **saltwater intrusion** and **land subsidence**.
1. **Saltwater intrusion**: As the water table lowers, especially in coastal areas, it can lead to the intrusion of saltwater into freshwater aquifers.
2. **Land subsidence**: A lowering water table can result in land subsidence, which is the sinking or settling of the ground as a result of the depletion of groundwater.
Therefore, the correct responses are **saltwater intrusion** and **land subsidence**.