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Rising sea levels have the potential to cause increased salt levels in freshwater marshes and estuaries, and in agricultural areas. What are some of the consequences? the death of most freshwater plants O all of these are consequences of increased salt levels O the poisoning of bacteria that break down pollutants, such as nitrates O the loss of many acres of farmland every year O the inability of freshwater wildlife, such as egrets, to survive

Freshwater, several hundred feet below ground as in the Soquel Water District, creates a buffer zone where saltwater and freshwater meet. When wells draw more water out of the ground than can be replenished by rain, salty ocean water mixes with the groundwater and wells become unusable for drinking water or crop irrigation. TRUE O FALSE