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Geological Engineering · Q52

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 52

Q52

What does the term �land subsidence� refer to?

A.
Rising of land surface
B.
Sudden earthquake shaking
C.
Gradual sinking or settling of the ground surface
Answer
D.
Formation of mountains

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Land subsidence is the gradual downward movement of the earth's surface often due to groundwater withdrawal or mining.This can damage infrastructure and increase flood risk.