Question

Which describes the sinking of the surface when a large amount of water leaves the aquifer?(1 point)
Responses

mining
mining

precipitation
precipitation

subsidence
subsidence

drought

Answer 1

The correct response is **subsidence**. Subsidence refers to the sinking or settling of the ground surface that can occur when a large amount of water is extracted from an aquifer, leading to a decrease in pressure within the aquifer and resulting in the land above it sinking.