In a uniformly porous and permeable material, groundwater tends to flow along curved paths
A) as a compromise between the downwards pull of gravity and movement towards areas of lower pressure
B) because this is the shape of the overlying land
C) because this is the shape of most sedimentary bodies
D) because this is the shortest distance between recharge and discharge

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Groundwater flow in a uniformly porous and permeable material follows curved paths due to the combined effects of gravity pulling water downwards and the natural movement of water towards areas of lower pressure. This creates a flow pattern that compromises between these two forces, rather than flowing in straight lines or mimicking the shape of the land or sedimentary bodies.

In a Uniformly Porous and Permeable Material, Groundwater Tends to Flow