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 the water table is lowered due to pumping. This creates a pressure gradient that causes groundwater to flow from all directions towards the well in a downward direction. Therefore, the correct answer is D, downward and toward the well from all directions.

Which Way Is Groundwater Flowing in This Cone of Depression