Question

we access groundwater for drinking water, irrigation, and other uses by drilling wells. what happens to the water table when we withdraw more water than is naturally replenished? the water table remains constant and is not affected by withdrawal. the water table becomes uneven, with some areas higher than others. the water table falls as more water is withdrawn than is replenished. the water table rises as more water is pumped out of the ground.

Explanation:

The water table is the upper surface of the underground water. When more water is withdrawn than replenished, the balance is disrupted. Water is being removed at a faster rate than it can be refilled through natural processes like infiltration. This leads to a decrease in the overall amount of water in the aquifer (the geological formation that stores groundwater), causing the water table to fall.

Answer:

The water table falls as more water is withdrawn than is replenished.