Which of the following happens to water resources as the population grows?(1 point)
Responses
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
The water supply increases.
The water supply increases.
The size of aquifers increases.
The size of aquifers increases.
The level of the water table rises.
The level of the water table rises.
The aquifers are not recharged as quickly.
What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?(1 point)
Responses
97%
97%
70%
70%
2.5%
2.5%
0.3%
0.3%
2.5%
How does saltwater intrusion impact the water supply? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater and it decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
Which is a cause of drought?(1 point)
Responses
high water demand
high water demand
low water demand
low water demand
high precipitation levels
high precipitation levels
low precipitation levels
low precipitation levels