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Formative Assessment 1: Hydraulic Gradient

Questions:

  1. Draw a few (~8-10) flow lines on the potentiometric surface map above.
  2. Where is the hydraulic gradient in the Spring Creek groundwater basin steepest? Where is it least steep?
  3. List two reasons why is it important to trace and define flowlines.

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Bring your printed diagram with flowlines and written answers to questions with you to class.

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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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