What is subsidence?
A) A drop in groundwater level prior to an earthquake
B) An increase air pressure at high elevations
C) A sinking of the ground surface
D) A swelling of the ground surface
E) The rapid turbulent movement of soil and rock down a steep slope

Question

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Subsidence is the sinking of the ground surface. This can be caused by various factors such as groundwater pumping, natural compaction of sediments, or collapse of underground caverns or mines.

What Is Subsidence