Which way is groundwater flowing in this cone of depression?
A)from left to right across the entire area
B)from right to left across the entire area
C)upward and away from the well in all directions
D)downward and toward the well from all directions

Question

Which way is groundwater flowing in this cone of depression? 
A)from left to right across the entire area 
B)from right to left across the entire area 
C)upward and away from the well in all directions 
D)downward and toward the well from all directions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A cone of depression forms when water is pumped out of a well faster than it can be replenished by groundwater. This creates a low pressure area around the well, causing water to flow toward it from all sides, resulting in a downward and inward flow (toward the well) from all directions. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which Way Is Groundwater Flowing in This Cone of Depression