If too much freshwater is pumped out of an aquifer that is located near the coast, ____.
A) a contaminant plume can form
B) saltwater may intrude into wells
C) wells will go dry
D) soil fertility will decrease

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When too much freshwater is pumped out of an aquifer near the coast, the pressure in the aquifer decreases, and seawater can infiltrate the area previously occupied by freshwater. This will cause saltwater intrusion into wells.

If Too Much Freshwater Is Pumped Out of an Aquifer