What Happens to the Water Table If Groundwater Is Pumped

question 38

Multiple Choice

What happens to the water table if groundwater is pumped out faster than it can be replaced?

• A)A mound of groundwater forms over the well.
• B)The pipe in the well subsides down into the ground and can disappear.
• C)A cone of depression forms on the water table.
• D)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Wastewater Purification

This process involves removing contaminants from wastewater to make it safe for release into the environment or for reuse.

Beneficial Bacteria

Microorganisms that play crucial roles in promoting health, decomposing organic material, and supporting various biological processes.

Phospholipid Bilayer

A fundamental structure of cell membranes consisting of two layers of phospholipids, with hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic heads, forming a barrier.

Plasma Membrane

Membrane surrounding the cytoplasm that consists of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins; functions to regulate the entrance and exit of molecules to and from the cell.