Which of the Following Areas Has NOT Seen Major Subsidence

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following areas has NOT seen major subsidence from groundwater withdrawal?

• A) San Joaquin Valley of California
• B) Las Vegas area
• C) Houston area, Texas
• D) Charleston, South Carolina
• E) Venice, Italy

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