The Term "Groundwater Mining" Refers to

question 38

Multiple Choice

The term "groundwater mining" refers to

• A) the removal of overlying rock to reach groundwater.
• B) the excavation of tunnels to reach groundwater.
• C) the use of groundwater to mine minerals.
• D) the removal of groundwater at a rate faster than that at which it can be replaced.

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