The map shows the risk of depletion of groundwater resources. High risk means that the amount of water in groundwater reservoirs in an area is decreasing.
Groundwater Stress
Low
Low to medium
Medium to high
High
Extremely high
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Which three factors most directly contribute to decreasing groundwater resources in certain areas?
O A Underdeveloped areas have less water infrastructure to
D. Areas with drought conditions rely more heavily on
collect and store water resources,
sources of water that are resistant to yearly climate
variations
B. Higher temperatures cause increased amounts of
O E Geologic processes determine water inputs to an area
evaporation from ocean water resources.
while human activities and needs determine most of the
outputs.
c Agriculture often requires water in different quantities
and at different times than water arrives naturally.