P1A 12 Challenges to Aquifers and Their Consequences

What is one of the significant factors threatening the sustainability of aquifers?

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Global population growth

• Natural disasters

What is the consequence of over-extraction of groundwater in coastal cities?

• Increased freshwater supply

• Saltwater intrusion

• Improved water quality

• Reduced water demand

What is a major source of groundwater contamination in developing countries?

• Fracking

• Industrial expansion

• Urbanization

• Electronic waste processing

What is the process of injecting water, sand, and chemicals into subterranean rock layers to extract natural gas and oil called?

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Surface water infiltration

• Aquifer overuse

• Electronic waste processing

What is the consequence of excessive aquifer extraction rates?

• Increased replenishment rates

• Sustainable aquifer usage

• Aquifer depletion

• Improved water quality

What is a significant environmental risk associated with the processing of electronic waste?

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Groundwater pollution

• Deforestation

What is the term used to describe the sinking of land surfaces due to aquifer overuse?

• Subsidence

• Erosion

• Accumulation

• Fracturing

What is the primary reason for the increased demand for water in burgeoning urban centers?

• Industrial expansion

• Agricultural activities

• Population migration

• Climate change

What is the consequence of leaking underground storage tanks used by industries and businesses?

• Improved groundwater quality

• Increased water supply

• Saltwater intrusion

• Groundwater contamination

What is the projected time for replenishment of the overused Ogallala aquifer in the United States?

• 100 years

• 1,000 years

• 6,000 years

• Indefinite