Pumping Ancient Groundwater Faster Than It Can Be Replenished _____

question 57

Multiple Choice

Pumping ancient groundwater faster than it can be replenished _____. ​

• A)is impossible
• B)forms aquicludes
• C)increases porosity in the intermediate zone
• D)is called water mining
• E)is not a problem because of the enormous reserves of ancient groundwater

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