If a well has a cone of depression associated with it because of overpumping of the groundwater, what is a possible consequence?
A) Groundwater, which may contain pollutants, will flow toward the cone of depression and cause a polluted well.
B) Groundwater, which may contain pollutants, will flow away from the cone of depression and the well will be safe from pollution.
C) Any pollutants in the flowing groundwater will be filtered out before reaching the cone of depression.

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When a well is overpumped, it creates a cone of depression in the groundwater around it. This causes groundwater from the surrounding area to flow toward the cone of depression. If this groundwater contains pollutants, they can be drawn into the well, potentially leading to contamination.

If a Well Has a Cone of Depression Associated with It