Rapid increase in the construction of building structures structures is slowly depleting the water table. how?
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Water table
The water table is a line beneath the surface of the Earth.
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5 - 12, Higher Ed
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Earth science, Geology, Geography, Physical Geography
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In Manila, Philippines, an old well provides water for the locals. This well punches through the area's water table, allowing water from the aquifer to be easily accessed.
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A water table describes the boundary between water-saturated ground and unsaturated ground. Below the water table, rocks and soil are full of water. Pockets of water existing below the water table are called aquifers.
An area's water table can fluctuate as water seeps downward from the surface. It filters through soil, sediment, and rocks. This water includes precipitation, such as rain and snow. Irrigation from crops and other plants may also contribute to a rising water table.