Which of the following is a potential consequence of ground water mining?
A)land subsidence and cracked building foundations
B)compression of the aquifer,resulting in a permanent increase of water storage capacity
C)increase in the rate of recharge due to pressure differences from outside the aquifer.
D)an increased flow of water downslope resulting in flooding.
E)movement of the contact surface toward the ocean.

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Ground water mining can lead to over-extraction of water from aquifers which results in a drop in the water table. This drop in the water table can cause land subsidence and cracked building foundations as the soil becomes compacted and settles unevenly.

Which of the Following Is a Potential Consequence of Ground