Which of the following is true regarding groundwater?
A) It is unlimited when compared with the amount of surface water supplies.
B) When polluted, it is actually easier to clean up than is surface water.
C) The total amount of groundwater has been reduced by the mining of water.
D) In terms of total amount, it is second to streams in the United States.

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Groundwater levels have been reduced due to excessive extraction, often referred to as "mining" of water, which can lead to depletion of aquifers.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Groundwater