Which of the following describes the problem known as groundwater mining?
A. falling groundwater levels due to excessive pumping
B. pumping groundwater from one area and transporting it to another
C. aquifer become too saline in areas of heavy irrigation
D. removal of aquifer material that reduces the supply of groundwater
E. using groundwater to process large ore deposits
Answer: A
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