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A cone of depression forms around a pumping well when water is withdrawn faster than it can be replenished. The water table becomes concave-shaped, and water flows into the well from all sides, resulting in a radial flow pattern toward the well. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that groundwater is flowing downward and toward the well from all directions.

Which Way Is Groundwater Flowing in This Cone of Depression