1.In the 2000s, water in March Arabs became saltier than it was in the 1950s due
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1.In the 2000s, water in March Arabs became saltier than it was in the 1950s due to the___________
intrusion of seawater
increased agricultural runoff
lack of spring floods
decreased groundwater discharge
2.
A permeable formation in the subsurface, which contains and transmits water is called a(an) ___________.
lake
aquifer
reservoir
unsaturated zone
3.
Base flow is:
the water running on the soil surface
the minimum water discharge in a river during the dry season
the minimum water discharge in a river during the rainy season
the maximum water discharge in a river during the dry season
a.intrusion of seawater
b.increased agricultural runoff
c.lack of spring floods
d.decreased groundwater discharge
Explanation / Answer
Answer 1 - sea water intrusion
The intrusion of iocean water into these marshes has lead to the increased saltiness in the marshes
Answer 2- aquifer
Aquifer is a rock formation which is both porous and permeable enough to conduct water through it.
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