Which of the Following Statements About Groundwater in Coastal Regions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about groundwater in coastal regions is true?

• A)Fresh water is denser than seawater; therefore,fresh groundwater floats on top of salty groundwater.
• B)Fresh water is denser than seawater; therefore,salty groundwater floats on top of fresh groundwater.
• C)Seawater is denser than fresh water; therefore,fresh groundwater floats on top of salty groundwater.
• D)Seawater is denser than fresh water; therefore,salty groundwater floats on top of fresh groundwater.

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