ConcepTest: Topography and Water Table
ConcepTest questions by
David McConnell ,
David Steer , Walter Borowski, Jeffrey Dick, Annabelle Foos, Jeffrey Knott, Alvin Konigsberg, Michelle Malone, Heidi McGrew, Kathie Owens, and Stephen Van Horn
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
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is c.
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References and Notes:
Subject
Geoscience:Hydrology:Ground Water:Geology of groundwater occurrence
Resource Type
Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity:ConcepTests
Grade Level
College Lower (13-14):Introductory Level
Ready for Use
Ready to Use
Earth System Topics
Hydrology:Ground Water
Topics
Hydrosphere/Cryosphere:Groundwater:Geology of groundwater occurrence
Theme
Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience,
Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology
