Which of the Following Cannot Be Caused by Overpumping of Ground

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cannot be caused by overpumping of ground water?

• A)A cone of depression
• B)Subsidence and compaction of the aquifer
• C)A change in the direction of groundwater flow
• D)Bringing contamination into previously uncontained wells
• E)All of these are possible consequences of overpumping.

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