Question

which of the following can lead to groundwater shortages? a. pollution b. use exceeding the rate of replenishment c. lack of precipitation d. all of the above please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Pollution can contaminate groundwater making it unusable, over - use depletes the resource faster than it can be replenished, and lack of precipitation reduces the recharge rate of groundwater. All these can cause shortages.

Answer:

D. all of the above