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Geological Engineering · Q34

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 34

Q34

Which factor most directly affects the rate of groundwater recharge?

A.
Ground temperature
B.
Evaporation rate
C.
Soil permeability
Answer
D.
Groundwater color

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Soil permeability controls how fast water can move from the surface into subsurface layers to recharge the aquifer.