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Excessive pumping of groundwater near coastal areas can lead to:
AIncreased rainfall
BSaltwater intrusion
CDecrease in soil salinity
DImprovement of water quality
✓ Correct Answer: B — Saltwater intrusion
Lowering the water table allows saltwater to seep into freshwater aquifers in coastal regions.
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