Which of the following is not true about land subsidence associated with groundwater withdrawal?
A. It is never permanent.
B. It decreases pore pressure in aquifers and aquitards.
C. Aquifers compact less than aquitards.
D. It can cause saltwater intrusion.
Answer: A
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A. neutron star B. white dwarf C. black hole D. All of these choices are correct.
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