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Geological Engineering · Q112

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 112

Q112

Which of the following contributes significantly to land subsidence?

A.
Construction of bridges
B.
Deforestation
C.
Over-extraction of groundwater
Answer
D.
Wind erosion

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Over-extraction of groundwater causes compaction of aquifer systems, leading to vertical ground settlement or land subsidence.