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If groundwater mining were to immediately cease, how long do scientists estimate recovery of the High Plains Aquifer would take?
 
  A) under 25 years
  B) between approximately 50 and 75 years
  C) a minimum of 100 years and a maximum of 500 years
  D) at current recharge rates 750 years
  E) at least 1,000 years

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In some areas, groundwater withdrawals are not being naturally recharged. This has led some to consider groundwater to be a ________ resource.
 
  A) variable
  B) nonrenewable
  C) renewable
  D) perpetual
  E) luxury


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vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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