Question

How is land subsidence related to a rise in human population?(1 point)

Responses

Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water results in rapid recharging of aquifers.
Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water results in rapid recharging of aquifers.

Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water is countered with sound agricultural practices.
Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water is countered with sound agricultural practices.

Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to rise.
Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to rise.

Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to lower.

Answer 1

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Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to lower. This is often a result of human population growth leading to increased water usage for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption, which can deplete underground aquifers and contribute to land subsidence.