A.It causes groundwater to rise, flooding nearby farms.
B.It can lower groundwater levels by removing water faster than it is replenished.
C.It increases groundwater levels by bringing water from rivers underground.
D.It doesn’t affect groundwater because irrigation uses surface water only.
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B. It can lower groundwater levels by removing water faster than it is replenished.
Irrigation can lead to a decrease in groundwater levels if the rate of water extraction for irrigation exceeds the natural recharge rate of the aquifer.
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