Question

In a small town, the number of water pumps, concrete houses and roads increased. What happens to the water table of that place?

• A. It becomes lower
• B. It becomes higher
• C. It remians unaffected
• D. It first becomes lower and then higher

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It becomes lower

More water pumps lead to an increase in usage of water. Furthermore, concrete floors prevent infiltration of water into the ground. These things can result in depletion of water table.