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The state of California is implementing water restrictions so that the Central Valley Aquifer does not dry up over time. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause for the aquifers’ decrease in water level?
A. Low precipitation is causing less infiltration to replenish the aquifer.
B. High precipitation is causing less infiltration to replenish the aquifer.
C. Low precipitation is causing more infiltration to replenish the aquifer.
D. High precipitation is causing more infiltration to replenish the aquifer.
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A. Low precipitation is causing less infiltration to replenish the aquifer.
This is the most likely cause as low precipitation means less water is entering the aquifer through infiltration, leading to a decrease in water levels over time.