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What is a major consequence of overusing groundwater?

1

Increased crop yields

2

Improved water quality

3

Decline in water tables

4

Enhanced ecosystem balance

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Answer

C. Decline in water tables

Solution:

Overusing groundwater leads to a decline in water tables, affecting water availability. The other options represent positive outcomes that do not occur with overuse.

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