Which of the following happens to water resources as the population grows?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The level of the water table rises.
The level of the water table rises.

The size of aquifers increases.
The size of aquifers increases.

The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.

The water supply increases.
The water supply increases.

Answer 1

As the population grows, the most accurate response regarding water resources is:

The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.

This is because increased demand for water often leads to greater extraction rates, which can exceed the natural recharge rates of aquifers, resulting in depletion over time.