This map shows contours of the water table and the location of a factory that contaminated groundwater.Which way will the contamination flow?
A)northwest,up the contours
B)southwest,parallel to the contours
C)southeast,down the contours
D)no direction because the movement of contamination is independent of groundwater

Question

This map shows contours of the water table and the location of a factory that contaminated groundwater.Which way will the contamination flow? 
A)northwest,up the contours 
B)southwest,parallel to the contours 
C)southeast,down the contours 
D)no direction because the movement of contamination is independent of groundwater

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The contaminants in groundwater will generally flow downhill following the direction of water table contours, so the contamination will flow southeast along the contours.

This Map Shows Contours of the Water Table and the Location