(f) Changes in water policy in the mid-1960s resulted in projects to artificiall
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(f) Changes in water policy in the mid-1960s resulted in projects to artificially recharge the aqu ifer, using water brought to the area from the Sierra Nevada Mountains by aqueducts. Examine Fig. A12.6.2D to determine how the rate of have pumping changed since the mid-1960s. What effect did artificial recharge and changes in pumping seem to had in the Santa Clara Valley? A 100 Benchmark P7 elevation, San Jose ft above sea levell) 80 Water-tabled (ft below land surface) 240 60 /~ cumulative departure from seasonal mean rainfall for 1875-1980 (inches) -20 D 2001 Groundwater pumping minus artificial recharge (thousands of acre-feet) oumping pumping -artificial recharge 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 1920 affecting groundwater and subsidence in the Santa Clara Foure A12f0.a Variation in several factors affecting groundwateranubidence in the Santa Clara Valley, California. B REFLECT & DISCUSS The Santa Clara Valley and surrounding areas have changed from being an agricultural area gital technology that is commonly known as Silicon Valley. How might water usage change in an area like this as it transitions from agricultural to urban?Explanation / Answer
B. How might water usage change in an area like California's Silicon Valley as it transitions from agricultural to urban?
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