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Geological Engineering · Q86

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 86

Q86

What is the typical flow direction of groundwater?

A.
From low elevation to high elevation
B.
From high pressure to low pressure
Answer
C.
From low pressure to high pressure
D.
Circular flow

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Groundwater flows from areas of high hydraulic head (pressure) to areas of lower head, in accordance with the hydraulic gradient.