Question

How does increasing population affect the water table if the amount of rainfall does not vary much in a region?

• A. Water table decreases
• B. Water table increases
• C. Water table is not dependent on population
• D. Water table will increase causing flood

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Water table decreases

With the increase in population, the demand for groundwater increases as every human being needs a minimum amount of water for his/her sustenance and daily activities. Thus, the water table eventually decreases.
However, we can adopt techniques such as rainwater harvesting to maintain the level of groundwater.