A Drop in the Potentiometric Surface of an Aquifer

question 20

Multiple Choice

A drop in the potentiometric surface of an aquifer

• A) Occurs only in an unconfined aquifer.
• B) Occurs only in very dry regions.
• C) Reflects water use exceeding recharge.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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