Which of the sites on this cross section would be the most likely place for a spring?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question

Which of the sites on this cross section would be the most likely place for a spring? 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Site C is the most likely place for a spring because it is located at the base of a hill or mountain where groundwater can accumulate and be forced to the surface through a fracture or porous rock. Sites A, B, and D are all located on slopes or ridges where groundwater is less likely to accumulate in sufficient amounts to form a spring.

Which of the Sites on This Cross Section Would Be