Which of the Following Cannot Be Caused by Overpumping of Ground

question 3

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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