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Geological Engineering · Q37

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 37

Q37

The main driving force for groundwater flow is:

A.
Gravity
Answer
B.
Capillarity
C.
Osmosis
D.
Surface runoff

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Gravity causes groundwater to flow from areas of high elevation and pressure to lower ones.This movement is governed by hydraulic gradient.