As People Around the World Remove Water from Aquifers for Irrigation

question 164

Short Answer

As people around the world remove water from aquifers for irrigation, there is a decline in the amount of water stored in the hydrologic cycle's _______ pool.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or uniformity that leads to a difference between two or more things, such as expectations versus reality.

Vicarious Learning

The method of acquiring knowledge by watching the behaviors of others and the results of those behaviors, instead of by personal experience.

Comprehender

An individual who understands or grasps information, ideas, or situations.

Focal Object

The central point of attention or interest in a particular context, often used in studies of perception and attention.