Which of the following cannot be caused by overpumping of ground water?
A) A cone of depression
B) Subsidence and compaction of the aquifer
C) A change in the direction of groundwater flow
D) Bringing contamination into previously uncontained wells
E) All of these are possible consequences of overpumping.
E) All of these are possible consequences of overpumping.
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A) 75% B) 35% C) 65% D) 85% E) 55%
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A) 10 B) 25 C) 55 D) 75 E) 90
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A. The EIS must discuss various alternatives to the proposed action. B. Comments should be solicited from all organizations or individuals likely to be affected by the proposed action. C. The EIS must describe all anticipated environmental consequences of the proposed action. D. The EIS must be prepared by independent professionals not affiliated with the federal agency proposing the action.