Sediments in and below a dewatered area of an aquifer become compacted because:
A) water pressure drops and the pore spaces are closed
B) water pressure increases and the pore spaces become too porous
C) water pressure remains the same but the pore spaces become clogged with new sediments

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Water pressure drops in a dewatered area of an aquifer, which leads to the closing of pore spaces and results in the compaction of sediments.

Sediments in and Below a Dewatered Area of an Aquifer