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. aquifer 3 may result in an increase in productivity.

Explanation:

When output (extraction) from aquifers exceeds input (recharge), it can lead to reduced water availability in connected water - bodies like rivers. Aquifer 1 has an output of 600 gallons and input of 360 gallons, and Aquifer 3 has an output of 300 gallons and input of 200 gallons. Both have negative water - balance which can reduce river flow as they are part of the hydrological system.

Answer:

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