What happens if the use of groundwater exceeds the rate of replenishment?

Athe depth of the water table increases
Bthe water table is more likely to be polluted
Cthe depth of the water table decreases
Dthe water table remains unchanged

Verified Answer :

The answer is C. the depth of the water table decreases

Water table is the boundary between water-saturated ground and unsaturated ground.

When the groundwater dissapear fasterĀ  than it replenish, the depth will decreases, making it harder for people to gain access to the groundwater

The answer is C. the depth of the water table decreases