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Depleted ground water

Depleted ground water
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Description: Groundwater is easily depleted
Aquifers recharge slowly
1/3 of world population relies on groundwater
As aquifers become depleted
Water tables drop
Salt water intrudes in coastal areas
Sinkholes = areas where ground gives way unexpectedly
Some cities (Venice, Mexico City) are slowly sinking
Wetlands dry up

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