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Good afternoon Chegg team,

I would like some help with this question. 5

Please note: only state the answer.

Excessive groundwater withdrawals by well-pumping can cause __________

the water table to locally drop or decline in elevation, forming a "cone of depression".

the aquifer to become artesian.

an influent stream to become effluent.

increases in the aquifer's porosity and permeability.

accelerate the formation of caves.

the water table to locally drop or decline in elevation, forming a "cone of depression".

the aquifer to become artesian.

an influent stream to become effluent.

increases in the aquifer's porosity and permeability.

accelerate the formation of caves.

Explanation / Answer

Answer: the water table to locally drop or decline in elevation, forming a "cone of depression"

Excessive groundwater withdrawals by well-pumping can cause the water table to locally drop or decline in elevation, forming a "cone of depression". Therefore, this excessive groundwater can cause future generation people may face groundwater problem (less availability). Thus, we should use grounder water within limit of requirement.

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