What Is a Possible Consequence of Overpumping of Groundwater

question 85

Multiple Choice

What is a possible consequence of overpumping of groundwater?

• A)inflation of the aquifer due to an increase in porosity
• B)flooding due to rising groundwater levels
• C)along the coast,pulling saltwater into wells that were previously fresh
• D)all of these

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