Question

groundwater overdraft occurs when _______.
a. the location of the water table changes due to season
b. aquifers become polluted
c. the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment
d. trees are planted

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Seasonal water table changes are natural and not related to overdraft.
• Option b: Aquifer pollution is a contamination issue, not overdraft.
• Option c: Groundwater overdraft is defined as when the extraction (use) rate is higher than the recharge (replenishment) rate.
• Option d: Tree planting generally helps groundwater, not cause overdraft.

Answer:

C. the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment