Which of the following would cause a rising water table?
A)Decreasing infiltration
B)Groundwater depletion exceeding the recharge rate
C)Increased precipitation
D)Increased runoff

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Increased precipitation would cause more water to percolate down through the soil and into the groundwater, which would cause the water table to rise. A decreasing infiltration rate, increased runoff, or groundwater depletion exceeding the recharge rate would all cause a lowering of the water table.

Which of the Following Would Cause a Rising Water Table