Asked by Marisa Tavarez on Apr 23, 2024
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The shape of a water table is determined by the topography of the surface of the land above it. The high part of a water table separating parts sloping in opposite directions is called the:
A) groundwater divide
B) aquifer
C) hydraulic gradient
Groundwater Divide
An area elevated between two groundwater basins, directing the flow of subsurface water in opposite directions.
- Clarify the relevance of the water table, outlining its contours and dynamics in a variety of contexts.
Verified Answer
AK
Anubhav Kawatra6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A groundwater divide is the high part of a water table that separates areas where water flows in opposite directions, similar to how a watershed divide separates waters flowing to different rivers or basins on the surface.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the relevance of the water table, outlining its contours and dynamics in a variety of contexts.