ConcepTest: Topography and Water Table
Question:
The four schematic cross sections below show the potential groundwater resources for an area of hills and valleys. Assume the region receives plentiful rainfall and is in underlain by an open aquifer composed of sand and gravel. Predict which diagram is the best representation of the relationship between topography and water table.
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is c.
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