What is the basic difference between modern water wells and older hand dug wells?

A. modern wells can be used in deserts
B. older wells capture a greater amount of rainfall
C. older wells do not dry up
D. older wells are much larger in diameter
E. modern wells do not dry up


Answer: D

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