Asked by rejina kristin on Jun 25, 2024
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Which of the following is a valid statement with relevance to groundwater?
A) In most sediments, adjacent grains fit tightly together.
B) Fractures are the main way groundwater moves through some rocks, such as granite.
C) Most groundwater occurs in caves and underground lakes.
D) None of these.
Groundwater
Water present beneath the Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.
Fractures
Breaks in rock or bone, often as a result of stress exceeding the material's internal strength.
Granite
A coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, often used in construction.
- Identify the factors that affect groundwater velocity and flow direction.
Verified Answer
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Naveera AsawarJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fractures in rocks like granite, which are otherwise impermeable, provide pathways for groundwater movement. This is because granite does not have interconnected pore spaces for water to flow through easily.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the factors that affect groundwater velocity and flow direction.