Asked by damon

Which of the following can lead to groundwater shortages?

a.
pollution
b.
use exceeding the rate of replenishment
c.
lack of precipitation
d.
all of the above

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
d. all of the above

Explanation: Pollution can make groundwater unusable, excessive withdrawal depletes aquifers faster than they recharge, and reduced precipitation lowers natural recharge — all leading to groundwater shortages.