Sediments in and below a dewatered area of an aquifer become compacted because,

A. water pressure increases and the pore spaces become too porous.
B. water pressure remains the same but the pore spaces become clogged with new sediments.
C. water pressure drops and the pore spaces are closed.


Answer: C

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