What are the dangers of groundwater contamination?

Degrades the quality of soil

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Increases crop yield

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Endangers the health of livestock

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Causes food shortage

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The correct option is D Causes food shortage
Contaminated water reacts with the pH levels of the soil and can cause it to become too acidic, making it unsuitable for cultivation of crops. If livestock drinks contaminated water, they fall sick because of the toxic chemicals in it. Water contamination could lead to a shortage of clean water which in turn affects the crop yield and can ultimately cause a food shortage.

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When contaminated substances leak into the ground and are carried by filtration into groundwater supplies, it leads to ___ .

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