Land Subsidence Is Generally Not Reversible Because

question 86

Multiple Choice

Land subsidence is generally not reversible because

• A)compacted clay layers cannot be expanded.
• B)once pumping is stopped,layers continue to compact.
• C)compacted sandy aquifers cannot be expanded.
• D)none of the above

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Y-intercept

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SSE

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