Which of the following best matches the description?Removal of water from an aquifer faster than it is replaced.
A. surface impoundment
B. unconfined aquifer
C. confined aquifer
D. septic tank
E. aquiclude
F. water diversion
G. in-stream uses
H. groundwater mining
I. aquifer
J. aquitard
K. nonpoint source
L. water table
M. artesian aquifer
N. point source
O. landfills
Answer: H
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