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Geological Engineering · Q90

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 90

Q90

Which factor most influences groundwater velocity?

A.
Rock color
B.
Clay content
C.
Hydraulic conductivity and gradient
Answer
D.
Soil temperature

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Groundwater velocity is primarily governed by hydraulic conductivity (ease of flow) and the hydraulic gradient (slope of energy head).