Question

the chart below indicates the levels of three aquifers in a local community. level of input and output in three aquifers aquifer input and output aquifer 1 input: 360 gallons output: 600 gallons aquifer 2 input: 521 gallons output: 500 gallons aquifer 3 input: 200 gallons output: 300 gallons which best describes the aquifers? aquifers 1 and 3 may result in a reduced river flow. aquifer 2 may result in reduced surface water levels. aquifers 2 and 3 may result in decreased wetland and spring discharge.

Explanation:

Aquifer 1 has an output (600 gallons) greater than its input (360 gallons), and Aquifer 3 has an output (300 gallons) greater than its input (200 gallons). When aquifers have more output than input, they are being depleted. Ground - water depletion can lead to reduced river flow as aquifers often contribute to river flow. Aquifer 2 has more input than output.

Answer:

Aquifers 1 and 3 may result in a reduced river flow.