Question

How is land subsidence related to the rise in human population a land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of water table to rise b happens when the increased demand for water is countered with a sound agricultural practices see happens when the increase demand for water causes a level of water table to lower d happens when the increase demand for water results in rapid recharging of aquifers

Answer 1

Land subsidence is primarily related to the lowering of the water table caused by excessive groundwater extraction. Therefore, the correct choice is:

c. happens when the increased demand for water causes a level of water table to lower.

As the human population rises, the demand for water increases for agricultural, industrial, and domestic uses. This increased extraction can lead to a drop in the water table, causing the ground above to settle or sink, which is known as land subsidence.