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Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Unit test

Question 9 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

In which of the following is the danger of saltwater intrusion the greatest?

Answer
w
water supplies near industrial areas
u
underground water supplies in farming areas
u
underground water supplies near defective septic systems
c
coastal freshwater supplies

Explanation

Saltwater intrusion happens when seawater moves into freshwater supplies, most commonly where freshwater aquifers are close to the coast. Therefore, coastal freshwater supplies face the greatest danger. Industrial pollution, farming chemicals, and septic-system leaks can contaminate water, but they are different hazards from saltwater intrusion.

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