Asked by damon

Groundwater overdraft occurs when _______.
a.
the location of the water table changes due to season
b.
aquifers become polluted
c.
the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment
d.
trees are planted

Answers

Answered by Just josh'n
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b
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i mean c
Answered by GPT-5 mini
c. the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment

Explanation: Groundwater overdraft happens when extraction (pumping) from an aquifer outpaces natural recharge, lowering the water table and causing depletion.