Sediments in and Below a Dewatered Area of an Aquifer

question 105

Multiple Choice

Sediments in and below a dewatered area of an aquifer become compacted because:

• A) water pressure drops and the pore spaces are closed
• B) water pressure increases and the pore spaces become too porous
• C) water pressure remains the same but the pore spaces become clogged with new sediments

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