A ____________ will typically develop around a well when the rate of pumping exceeds the rate of recharge.

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When the rate of pumping exceeds the rate of recharge, the water table around a well drops, creating a cone of depression where the water is being pumped out faster than it can be replenished. This is indicated by a lowering of the water table or zone of saturation, causing nearby wells to also experience water level drawdown.

A ____________ Will Typically Develop Around a Well When the Rate