What Happens When Water Is Withdrawn from an Aquifer Faster

question 21

Multiple Choice

What happens when water is withdrawn from an aquifer faster than it can be recharged?

• A)The water table becomes lower.
• B)The water table remains stable.
• C)The water table rises.
• D)The lenses of salt water intrude on top of fresh groundwater.
• E)A drought occurs.

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