Which of the following is not a direct consequence of groundwater use?
a. reduced water storage
b. increased surface water levels
c. reduced river flow
d. decreased spring discharge

Answer;

B.  increased surface water levels

Explanation;

-Groundwater is the water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock.

-Direct impacts of groundwater overdraft include reduced water supply due to aquifer depletion or groundwater contamination, increased groundwater pumping costs, and the costs of well replacement or deepening. An increasing number of people with domestic wells are seeing them dry up, leading to conflicts.

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