___ Is Becoming a Serious Problem as Demand for Drinking

question 23

Multiple Choice

___ is becoming a serious problem as demand for drinking water increases in coastal cities.

• A) Pollution of the ocean's water
• B) Decrease in seawater salinity
• C) Development of fresh-water springs on the seabed
• D) Salt-water intrusion into wells

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