Which describes an underground layer of porous and permeable rock that holds water?(1 point)
Responses
reservoir
reservoir
aquifer
aquifer
deposit
deposit
subsidence
subsidence
aquifer
Which can be excluded from the list of underground materials that holds water in the Ogallala aquifer?(1 point)
Responses
gravel
gravel
mineral
mineral
sand
sand
silt
mineral
Which describes the sinking of the surface when large amounts of water leaves the aquifer?(1 point)
Responses
precipitation
precipitation
subsidence
subsidence
mining
mining
drought
subsidence
Which becomes a problem when mining groundwater continues?(1 point)
Responses
It causes porous rock to suddenly harden.
It causes porous rock to suddenly harden.
It becomes too expensive to maintain the aquifer.
It becomes too expensive to maintain the aquifer.
It removes water more quickly than it can be replaced.
It removes water more quickly than it can be replaced.
It adds pollution to wells.
It removes water more quickly than it can be replaced.
What might happen if there is excessive water removal from the Central Valley Aquifer in California?(1 point)
Responses
It can transform California completely to a desert.
It can transform California completely to a desert.
It could force tectonic plates to move, resulting in volcanoes.
It could force tectonic plates to move, resulting in volcanoes.
It can cause severe weather changes in California.
It can cause severe weather changes in California.
It could cause faults to be less stable, resulting in earthquakes.