Author Question: Why do some communities inject treated wastewater into aquifers? A) to recharge it artificially, ... (Read 96 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Why do some communities inject treated wastewater into aquifers?

A) to recharge it artificially, since nature cannot keep up with urban demands
B) as a convenient place to dispose of water that is not suitable for other uses
C) for storage in a place that is not subject to as much evaporation as a reservoir
D) to prevent flooding due to too much wastewater above the surface

Question 2

What has caused changes to the water level in the High Plains aquifer?

A) erosion
B) irrigation
C) increasing urban demand
D) tectonic plate movement