Which of the following cannot be caused by overpumping of ground water?

A. a cone of depression
B. a change in the direction of groundwater flow
C. subsidence and compaction of the aquifer
D. bringing contamination into previously uncontained wells
E. All of these are possible consequences of overpumping.


Answer: E

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