When water is pumped from a well, a depression is often produced in the water table. Such a depression is an______ .
A) cone of depression
B) perched water table
C) pumping dimple
D) artesian well

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This depression is called a cone of depression, which is caused when water is pumped out of a well faster than it can be replenished by groundwater. This results in a cone-shaped depression in the water table around the well.

When Water Is Pumped from a Well, a Depression Is