Which of the Following Accurately Describes Annual Groundwater Withdrawal in the United

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes annual groundwater withdrawal in the United States and Canada?

• A) Withdrawals increased 150 percent between 1950 and 2000.
• B) The percentage of withdrawals in the United States and Canada are about the same.
• C) Groundwater pumping is presently not exceeding water recharge rates.
• D) The amount withdrawn is equal to river discharges in the United States.

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