Which describes the sinking of the surface when large amounts of water leaves the aquifer?(1 point)
Responses
mining
mining
precipitation
precipitation
drought
drought
subsidence
subsidence
The correct answer is subsidence.
The correct answer is "subsidence". Subsidence refers to the sinking or settling of the surface when large amounts of water are removed from an aquifer.
To arrive at this answer, you could have eliminated the other options through the process of elimination.
1. Mining: Mining refers to the extraction of minerals or other valuable materials from the ground. While it can have an impact on the surface, it does not specifically deal with the movement of water from an aquifer.
2. Precipitation: Precipitation refers to the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere condenses and falls to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. While it is related to water, it is not directly connected to the sinking of the surface due to water removal from an aquifer.
3. Drought: Drought is a period of abnormally dry weather resulting in a shortage of water supply. While drought can lead to a reduction in groundwater recharge and ultimately affect aquifers, it does not specifically describe the sinking of the surface.
Therefore, the correct answer is "subsidence", as it specifically refers to the sinking of the surface when large amounts of water are removed from an aquifer.