Question

What might cause a well to hold less water each year?(1 point)
Responses

The rocks in the well become harder.
The rocks in the well become harder.

The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.
The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.

An earthquake shifted the aquifer to a new spot.
An earthquake shifted the aquifer to a new spot.

The groundwater reaches freezing temperature.

Answer 1

The aquifer has slowly become dry over time. (Reduced recharge or increased pumping can lower the water table so the well yields less water each year.)