In Coastal Regions with Excessive Groundwater Pumping, Denser Salt Water

question 21

True/False

In coastal regions with excessive groundwater pumping, denser salt water from the ocean seeps inland to replace freshwater withdrawn from the zone of saturation. ​

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Definitions:

Geothermal Heat Pump

A central heating and/or cooling system that transfers heat to or from the ground, using the earth as a heat source or sink.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that estimates the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Cash Payback Period

The time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of cash inflows equal to the initial cost of the investment.