Which of the Following Effects Can Be Observed Most Readily

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects can be observed most readily when removing extensive amounts of water from an aquifer?

• A)The land above the aquifer subsides.
• B)The land above the aquifer becomes more fertile.
• C)The land expands because the voids in the soil fill with air.
• D)The water content of the soil increases.
• E)none of the above

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