Asked by gigi

Human use of groundwater has _______ over time.
a.
increased
b.
decreased
c.
decreased and then increased
d.
remained the same

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a. increased

Human use of groundwater has risen over time—especially since the 20th century—driven by population growth, expanded irrigation, and industrial/municipal demand, leading to widespread aquifer depletion and falling water tables.