Which describes the sinking of he surface when large amounts of water leaves the aquifer?
A: precipitation
B: drought
C: substance
D: mining
C: subsidence
The correct answer for the description of the sinking of the surface when large amounts of water leaves the aquifer is D: mining.
The process you are describing is known as "subsidence." It occurs when there is excessive pumping of water from an aquifer, causing it to become depleted. Subsidence happens because, as water is pumped out, the pore spaces in the aquifer that were previously filled with water begin to collapse and compact. This compaction leads to the sinking or settling of the surface above the aquifer.
So, the correct answer to your question would be option C: subsidence.