Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure.Of these locations, which one has the water table most clearly above the surface?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

Question

Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure.Of these locations, which one has the water table most clearly above the surface? 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Location 2 has the water table clearly above the surface because it is the only location where the contour line (the dashed line) intersects with the surface. This indicates that the elevation of the water table at location 2 is at the same elevation as the ground surface. At other locations, the contour lines are either below or above the surface, indicating that the water table is either deeper or shallower than the surface.

Each Number on This Figure Refers to a Location with Groundwater