Why Does Withdrawal of Fluids Sometimes Lead to Subsidence

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why does withdrawal of fluids sometimes lead to subsidence?

• A)The smaller amount of water leads to greater chemical weathering.
• B)The water holds subsurface caverns open.
• C)The fluid pressure provides partial support for the overlying rock mass.
• D)The water adds weight to the mass of Earth materials.

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