The removal or diversion of water,followed by the subsequent return of that water to the same supply is known as
A)water withdrawal.
B)nonconsumptive use.
C)consumptive use.
D)offstream.
E)groundwater mining.

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Nonconsumptive use involves the temporary removal or diversion of water, without significantly altering its quantity or quality, and subsequently returning it to the same supply. This is different from consumptive use where water is permanently removed from a source, and offstream where water is diverted to a different location or supply. Groundwater mining involves the extraction of water from underground aquifers at a rate that exceeds natural recharge, leading to depletion over time. Water withdrawal simply refers to the act of taking water from a source, but does not specify whether it is consumptive or nonconsumptive in nature.

The Removal or Diversion of Water,followed by the Subsequent Return