Sinkholes can result from _________________
A)flood damage and chemical erosion
B)poorly drilled wells in soft soils
C)overconsumption of water from aquifers
D)building on floodplains
E)substrates that become weak following rain

Question

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Overconsumption of water from aquifers can cause sinkholes to form. When water is pumped out of an aquifer, the pressure on the aquifer decreases. This can cause the ground above the aquifer to collapse, forming a sinkhole.

Sinkholes Can Result from _________________