As the population grows, the demand for water resources typically increases due to higher consumption for drinking, agriculture, industry, and sanitation. In this context, the following statements can be evaluated:
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Level of water table rises: This is generally not true. As demand for water increases with population growth, over-extraction of groundwater can lead to a decline in the water table rather than a rise.
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Water supply increases: While there may be efforts to increase the water supply through infrastructure projects or improvements in water management, the natural availability of water resources does not necessarily increase with population growth. In fact, increased demand can lead to resource depletion.
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Size of aquifers increase: This is not accurate. The physical size of aquifers does not increase; rather, the water level within the aquifers may fluctuate based on recharge rates and extraction levels.
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Aquifers are not recharged as quickly: This statement is often true. With increased water extraction for a growing population, aquifers may not be recharged at the same rate, leading to a depletion of groundwater resources over time.
In summary, as the population grows, the most accurate consequence among the options provided is that "aquifers are not recharged as quickly," leading to potential water scarcity issues.
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