Groundwater Inputs to Lakes Tend to

question 29

Multiple Choice

Groundwater inputs to lakes tend to

• A) increase from the upper to lower end of a flow system.
• B) decrease from the upper to lower end of a flow system.
• C) remain roughly constant from the upper to lower end of a flow system.
• D) be higher for lakes with less input from surface runoff.
• E) make up the great majority of water supply for all lakes.

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