Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 19

What are the three key concepts for this section What are the advantages and disadvantages of withdrawing groundwater Describe the problem of groundwater depletion in the world and in the United States, especially in the Ogallala aquifer. Describe the problems of land subsidence and contamination of freshwater aquifers near coastal areas resulting from the overpumping of water from aquifers. List four ways to prevent or slow groundwater depletion, including the possible use of deep aquifers.