What Is a Possible Consequence of Overpumping of Groundwater

question 76

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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Definitions:

Dummy Variables

Variables created to represent categorical data with two or more categories by assigning binary values (0 or 1), allowing them to be used in regression models.

Qualitative Variables

Variables that express qualitative attributes, and are usually described by non-numeric categories or groups.

Regression Model

A statistical approach for estimating the relationships among variables, often used for prediction and forecasting.

Dummy Variables

Variables created to assign numerical values to categorical data, often used in regression analysis to include qualitative factors as independent variables.