In which of these settings would a river or lake lose water to groundwater?
A) where the water table adjacent to the river is higher than the river
B) where a lake is directly underlain by an impermeable layer
C) where a river flows across an area where the water table is far beneath the surface
D) None of these.

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A river or lake loses water to groundwater when the water table is below the river or lake level, allowing water to seep into the ground.

In Which of These Settings Would a River or Lake