Asked by courtney laverty on May 26, 2024
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What is one result of the overuse of groundwater?
A) saltwater exclusion
B) uplift
C) increased rates of aquifer replenishment
D) subsidence
Overuse
Utilizing a resource to such an extent that it leads to its significant depletion or damage.
Groundwater
Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock, which is an important source of drinking water.
Subsidence
The gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land.
- Attain comprehension of the environmental repercussions of human activities on freshwaters.
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FJ
Francesca Jeanette LeoneMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Overuse of groundwater can lead to subsidence, which is the sinking or settling of the land above the aquifer. This occurs as the water is pumped out, causing the sediment and rock to compact and the ground to sink.
Learning Objectives
- Attain comprehension of the environmental repercussions of human activities on freshwaters.