Question

question 1
2 pts
thailand is experiencing drought conditions. what water source are they beginning to use more than in the past?
ocean water (desalination)
freshwater from other countries
groundwater

question 2
2 pts
when water is pumped from a well, the level of the water table is dropped. this is called________.
pumpdown
waterdraw
whoa nelly
drawdown

Explanation:

Question 1

In drought - prone areas, groundwater is often a more accessible and locally available water source compared to relying on desalination (which is costly and energy - intensive) or freshwater from other countries (which may have political and logistical challenges).

When water is pumped from a well, the lowering of the water table level is a well - known concept in hydrology. The term "drawdown" is specifically used to describe this phenomenon. "Pumpdown" is not a standard hydrological term for this process. "Waterdraw" is not a recognized term in this context, and "whoa nelly" is an exclamation and not related to the hydrological process.

Answer:

groundwater

Question 2