The rapid sinking of a large area of land above an aquifer is known as ________

A) a recharge zone
B) a sinkhole
C) subsidence
D) saltwater intrusion
E) a discharge zone


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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