Multiple Choice
The photograph shown below is that of a water well casing in California. When groundwater was withdrawn, the ground surface dropped, leaving part of the well exposed above ground.
-What likely happened to the porosity of the aquifer when this occurred?
A) Porosity probably decreased to compaction.
B) Porosity probably increased due to compaction.
C) Porosity probably did not change.
Correct Answer:
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