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Large withdrawals of groundwater can cause compaction resulting in a sinking of the land called _____.
 a. subduction
 b. subsidence
 c. tectonism
 d. percolation
 e. a cone of depression

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A sequence of porous and permeable layers of sediment or rock that acts as a storage medium and transmitter of water is called a(n) _____.
 a. aquiclude
 b. aquifer
 c. geyser
 d. water table
  e. spring



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b




stephzh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 7, 2018
Wow, this really help


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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