How Would This Stream Interact with Groundwater

question 52

Multiple Choice

How would this stream interact with groundwater?

• A)groundwater would flow into the stream,adding water
• B)the stream would lose water as water in the stream flows sideways and up
• C)the groundwater and stream water would not interact
• D)the stream will only contain water if it is raining at that time

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Definitions:

Cork Cambium

A type of meristem found in the bark of plants that produces cork cells to provide protection and reduce water loss.

Periderm

A protective outer layer of tissue in plants, replacing the epidermis in parts of the stems and roots, consisting of the cork, cork cambium, and phelloderm.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the conduction of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and other parts.

Vascular Cambium

The vascular cambium is a layer of stem cells located between the xylem and the phloem in dicots and gymnosperms, responsible for producing new layers of vascular tissue and contributing to stem growth.