Practice Ground Subsidence (2.4.4.2) - Major activities and threats to Forests resources

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Question 1.
What is ground subsidence?
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Think about how water extraction affects the ground.
Question 2.
Name one consequence of ground subsidence.
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Consider what happens when the ground shifts.
3Question 3.
What is ground subsidence?
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Think about how it affects the stability of surfaces.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ground subsidence can cause flooding.
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- False
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Consider the connection between ground stability and water retention.
Question 5.
Evaluate the economic impacts of ground subsidence in a major city. What mitigation measures could be proposed based on this analysis?
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Think about both direct and indirect costs.
Question 6.
Propose a community engagement strategy aimed at reducing groundwater extraction rates in your town.
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Consider how education can play a role in changes to behavior.

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