Which of the following can be caused by overpumping of groundwater?

A) Land subsidence
B) A change in the flow direction
C) The destruction of an aquifer
D) All of these can be caused by overpumping.


D) All of these can be caused by overpumping.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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