Question

8. The process of removing groundwater from an aquifer is called abstraction. What is over abstraction?
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Answer 1

Over abstraction occurs when groundwater is extracted from an aquifer at a rate that exceeds the natural recharge capacity, leading to a decline in water levels and potentially causing long-term depletion of the aquifer. This can result in various environmental issues, such as reduced water availability for ecosystems, land subsidence, and deterioration of water quality.