Question

Which of the following is not a direct consequence of groundwater use?
a.
reduced water storage
b.
increased surface water levels
c.
reduced river flow
d.
decreased spring discharge


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Groundwater withdrawal typically reduces groundwater storage, lowers spring discharge, and reduces river baseflow — it does not increase surface water levels (it generally lowers them).