What might cause a well to hold less water each year?(1 point)

Responses

The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.
The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.

The rocks in the well become harder.
The rocks in the well become harder.

The groundwater reaches freezing temperature.
The groundwater reaches freezing temperature.

An earthquake shifted the aquifer to a new spot.

1 answer

The most plausible cause for a well to hold less water each year among the provided options is:

The aquifer has slowly become dry over time.

This indicates a reduction in the water available in the aquifer that feeds the well, which can lead to decreased water levels in the well itself.