Which of the Following Describes the Problem Known as Groundwater

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the problem known as groundwater mining?

• A) falling groundwater levels due to excessive pumping
• B) removal of aquifer material that reduces the supply of groundwater
• C) aquifer become too saline in areas of heavy irrigation
• D) pumping groundwater from one area and transporting it to another
• E) using groundwater to process large ore deposits

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