Asked by Manisha Muthoor on Jul 19, 2024
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Which of the following is true about how a lake can relate to the water table?
A) A lake that is above the water table may lose water to groundwater.
B) The water table intersects, or is higher than, the surface in many lakes.
C) A lake can gain water if it is lower than the water table in areas adjacent to the lake.
D) All of these.
Water Table
The level below the Earth's surface at which the ground becomes saturated with water.
Groundwater
Water that occupies the pores and fractures in rock and soil beneath the Earth's surface, an important source of fresh water.
Lake
A large body of water surrounded by land, often formed by tectonic, volcanic, or glacial activity.
- Understand how lakes interact with the groundwater system.
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Kirat HanjraJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these statements are true regarding the relationship between a lake and the water table. A lake above the water table can lose water to the groundwater through seepage. When the water table intersects or is higher than the lake's surface, it indicates the lake is being fed by groundwater. Similarly, a lake can gain water from adjacent areas if it is situated lower than the water table, as water moves from higher to lower elevations underground.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how lakes interact with the groundwater system.