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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 Picture Stats: Views: 254 Filesize: 168.99kB Height: 694 Width: 1000 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35837 |