Question

removal of surface water will lead to choice 1 quantities of groundwater maintained increased polluted decreased

Explanation:

When surface water (like rivers, lakes) is removed (e.g., through excessive extraction for human use, drought - related losses), the natural recharge of groundwater (where surface water seeps into the ground to replenish aquifers) is reduced. So the quantity of groundwater will decrease. "Maintained" is incorrect as the balance is disrupted. "Increased" is wrong because less surface water means less recharge. "Polluted" refers to water quality, not quantity, so it's irrelevant here.

Answer:

decreased