Groundwater Pumping Problem Quiz

What happens when more water is withdrawn from the ground than is being recharged?

• C. Rivers overflow

• A. Groundwater levels remain the same

• B. Land subsidence occurs

• D. Aquifers expand

How does groundwater pumping affect the root zone of plants near rivers?

• C. It removes water from the root zone

• B. It has no effect on plants

• A. It increases water availability

• D. It helps plants grow faster

What can cause the land to subside?

• D. Plant growth near rivers

• B. Rock compaction due to groundwater withdrawal

• A. Overcharging of aquifers

• C. Increase in surface water levels

What is the effect of subsidence on the aquifer?

• D. It leads to aquifer expansion

• C. It causes the aquifer to compress

• B. It has no effect on the aquifer

• A. It increases the water holding capacity

What is the impact of over-pumping on wells in Arizona?

• C. It has no impact on wells

• A. It increases groundwater levels

• D. It leads to well expansion

• B. It causes wells to go dry

What is the goal of responsible management of aquifers in Arizona?

• A. To drastically lower the water level

• B. To serve the needs of both communities and natural systems

• C. To ignore the impact of groundwater pumping

• D. To cause subsidence intentionally