Which of the sites on this cross section would be the most likely place for a spring?
A)A
B)B
C)C

Question

Which of the sites on this cross section would be the most likely place for a spring? 
A)A 
B)B 
C)C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A spring occurs when groundwater is forced to the surface by an impermeable layer such as clay. In this cross section, layer C is a clay layer that covers the permeable layer below it, which indicates that water would be forced to the surface when it reaches this layer, making C the most likely location for a spring.

Which of the Sites on This Cross Section Would Be