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Groundwater

Question 2 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Groundwater overdraft occurs when _______.

Answer
A
the location of the water table changes due to season
B
aquifers become polluted
C
the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment
D
trees are planted

Explanation

Groundwater overdraft happens when water is pumped from an aquifer faster than natural processes can replenish it. Therefore, the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment, which is choice C. Seasonal changes in the water table and pollution are different groundwater issues.

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