The Arkell Spring Grounds is a high yielding bedrock aquifer that produces numerous fresh water springs along the Red Valley River northeast of the village of Arkell.Any farmer with land above the aquifer can at present pump water out of it.What might we expect
A)Over time, the aquifer is likely to be overused.
B)Each farmer has sufficient incentive to use the water efficiently.
C)Individual counties have an incentive to ensure that their farmers do not overuse the water.
D)Resources would be used more efficiently if the government paid for the pumps farmers use to get the water.

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Without any regulations or established limits, it is likely that farmers will overuse the water from the aquifer over time, leading to depletion or contamination.

Answer: B 
 Since each farmer is responsible for their own water usage and costs, they have a clear incentive to use the water efficiently and not waste it.

Answer: C 
 Individual counties or local authorities have an interest in protecting the aquifer and ensuring its long-term sustainability. They may impose regulations, permits or monitoring to ensure that farmers do not overuse the water or extract it without damaging the ecosystem.

Answer: D 
 It is unclear whether government subsidies or payments for pumping equipment would necessarily improve resource efficiency or sustainability, as this would depend on many factors such as demand, water prices, pumping technology and other incentives.

The Arkell Spring Grounds Is a High Yielding Bedrock Aquifer