Question

What happens if the use of groundwater exceeds the rate of replenishment?
a.
the depth of the water table increases
b.
the water table is more likely to be polluted
c.
the depth of the water table decreases
d.
the water table remains unchanged

Answer 1

a. the depth of the water table increases

Explanation: withdrawing groundwater faster than recharge causes the water table to drop (become deeper), a process called drawdown.