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In dry climates, people often dig wells to find additional sources of water

to raise crops or feed livestock. Which of the following could be
significant negative effect on the environment cause by obtaining water
from the well?
Select one:

A: The digging will create air pockets in the soil.

B: Using the well could erode the soil and increased the risk for mountain
landslides.

C: Crushed rock and layers of soil might pile up where the well is dug

D: Using the well could lower the water table throughout the area.

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Answer:

Using the well could lower the water table throughout the area.

Step-by-step explanation:

i just took a test and this was the answer

User Billy Ferguson
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Answer:

D i think, sorry if its wrong

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