The Water Table Surface Mimics the Topography in an Area

question 52

Multiple Choice

The water table surface mimics the topography in an area because ________.

• A) hydraulic head forces it to stay close to the surface
• B) the permeability is lowest in hilly areas
• C) groundwater cannot penetrate below aquitards
• D) groundwater flow rates are so low

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Encoding Specificity Principle

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