Question
A possible result of pumping large amounts of water from an underground aquifer is that
Responses
A groundwater stops being collected.groundwater stops being collected.
B farms may produce fewer crops, as groundwater depletes.farms may produce fewer crops, as groundwater depletes.
C the recharge zone for groundwater shrinks and the aquifer becomes permanently dry.the recharge zone for groundwater shrinks and the aquifer becomes permanently dry.
D the aquifer becomes depleted more rapidly than rain or rivers can recharge it, forcing other sources of water to be tapped.
Responses
A groundwater stops being collected.groundwater stops being collected.
B farms may produce fewer crops, as groundwater depletes.farms may produce fewer crops, as groundwater depletes.
C the recharge zone for groundwater shrinks and the aquifer becomes permanently dry.the recharge zone for groundwater shrinks and the aquifer becomes permanently dry.
D the aquifer becomes depleted more rapidly than rain or rivers can recharge it, forcing other sources of water to be tapped.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate response to the question about the possible result of pumping large amounts of water from an underground aquifer is:
**D** - the aquifer becomes depleted more rapidly than rain or rivers can recharge it, forcing other sources of water to be tapped.
This option captures the idea that excessive pumping can lead to a depletion of the aquifer's resources at a rate that exceeds natural replenishment, compelling users to seek alternative water sources.
**D** - the aquifer becomes depleted more rapidly than rain or rivers can recharge it, forcing other sources of water to be tapped.
This option captures the idea that excessive pumping can lead to a depletion of the aquifer's resources at a rate that exceeds natural replenishment, compelling users to seek alternative water sources.