Question

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


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Groundwater overdraft happens when pumping/withdrawal of groundwater exceeds the aquifer's natural rate of recharge (replenishment).