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Groundwater overextraction in coastal areas can lead to:
- Saltwater intrusion and land subsidence
- Increased rainfall
- Lower sea levels
- Ozone depletion
Answer
A. Saltwater intrusion and land subsidence
Solution
Both are observed in parts of Metro Manila and other coastal cities.
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