The fastest groundwater flows would be expected for an aquifer with ________.

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High gradients (hydraulic head) and high permeability provide the conditions for the fastest groundwater flows. High permeability enables the water to flow through the aquifer quickly and high gradients (hydraulic head) provide the necessary pressure to move the water rapidly. A and C both suggest high porosity, but porosity alone does not determine the speed of groundwater flow. D suggests low permeability, which would slow down the water flow.

The Fastest Groundwater Flows Would Be Expected for an Aquifer