As people pump water out of the ground, the water table can lower. Which of the following are possible consequences of a lower water table? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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Responses

larger aquifers
larger aquifers

cleaner water
cleaner water

saltwater intrusion
saltwater intrusion

land subsidence
land subsidence

rising sea levels
rising sea levels

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the possible consequences of a lower water table are:

1. Saltwater intrusion - As the water table lowers, saltwater from nearby bodies of water can intrude into freshwater aquifers, contaminating the water supply.

2. Land subsidence - Lowering of the water table can lead to land subsidence, as the support that groundwater provides to soil and rock formations is diminished.

The other options, such as larger aquifers, cleaner water, and rising sea levels, are not direct consequences of a lower water table.