The Arkell Spring Grounds Is a High Yielding Bedrock Aquifer

question 115

Multiple Choice

The Arkell Spring Grounds is a high yielding bedrock aquifer that produces numerous fresh water springs along the Red Valley River northeast of the village of Arkell.Any farmer with land above the aquifer can at present pump water out of it.What might we expect

• A)Over time, the aquifer is likely to be overused.
• B)Each farmer has sufficient incentive to use the water efficiently.
• C)Individual counties have an incentive to ensure that their farmers do not overuse the water.
• D)Resources would be used more efficiently if the government paid for the pumps farmers use to get the water.

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