why is the level of ground water decreasing

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Decrease in ground water level occurs because of excessive use. The largest use for groundwater is to irrigate crops. Water pumped out of the ground for irrigation, industrial uses, and even drinking. Deforestation also decreases the ground water level, because trees hold large quantities of water that evaporates.

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