The rate of groundwater flow is proportional to the
A)recharge and discharge
B)the hydraulic gradient and hydraulic conductivity
C)confinement of the aquifer
D)rate of pumping

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Groundwater flow is determined by the hydraulic gradient, which is the change in hydraulic head (water pressure) over a certain distance, and hydraulic conductivity, which is a measure of the ease with which water can move through the subsurface. The rate of flow will increase as the hydraulic gradient increases or hydraulic conductivity increases, and vice versa. Recharge and discharge, confinement of the aquifer, and rate of pumping can also affect the rate of groundwater flow, but they are not directly proportional to it.

The Rate of Groundwater Flow Is Proportional to the