If a Well Has a Cone of Depression Associated with It

Multiple Choice

If a well has a cone of depression associated with it because of overpumping of the groundwater, what is a possible consequence?

A) Groundwater, which may contain pollutants, will flow toward the cone of depression and cause a polluted well.
B) Groundwater, which may contain pollutants, will flow away from the cone of depression and the well will be safe from pollution.
C) Any pollutants in the flowing groundwater will be filtered out before reaching the cone of depression.