Large withdrawals of groundwater can cause compaction resulting in a sinking of the land called _____.
A)subduction
B)subsidence
C)tectonism
D)percolation
E)a cone of depression

Question

Large withdrawals of groundwater can cause compaction resulting in a sinking of the land called _____. ​
A)subduction
B)subsidence
C)tectonism
D)percolation
E)a cone of depression

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subsidence is the correct term for the sinking of land as a result of groundwater being withdrawn, leading to the compaction of the soil and rock beneath the surface.

Large Withdrawals of Groundwater Can Cause Compaction Resulting in a Sinking