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    Land Subsidence Is Caused by
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Land Subsidence Is Caused by

Question 57

Question 57

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Land subsidence is caused by


A) groundwater pumping.
B) clay layers that shrink.
C) gophers.
D) over-pumping of groundwater and the compaction of clay layers.

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