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Geological Engineering · Q21

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 21

Q21

What does a cone of depression represent in hydrogeology?

A.
A sinkhole forming in rock
B.
A surface collapse from mining
C.
A dip in water table due to pumping
Answer
D.
A low in terrain

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A cone of depression forms when water is drawn from a well, creating a lowered water table around the well.It reflects the drawdown effect of pumping.