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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