The term "cone of depression" refers to
A)a change in the level of the soil water zone.
B)a depression in the water table formed by rapid ground water withdrawal.
C)a depression in Earth's surface formed by ground water withdrawal.
D)a graphical representation of the decline in the rate of ground water flow as an aquifer dries out.
E)the sinkhole that develops after groundwater has been withdrawn.

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The term "cone of depression" refers to a depression in the water table formed by rapid ground water withdrawal. As water is pumped out of an area, the water table drops, creating a cone-shaped depression in the aquifer. This can lead to reduced water availability and other environmental problems such as land subsidence.

The Term "Cone of Depression" Refers to