The water table surface mimics the topography in an area because ________.
A) hydraulic head forces it to stay close to the surface
B) the permeability is lowest in hilly areas
C) groundwater cannot penetrate below aquitards
D) groundwater flow rates are so low

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The water table surface mimics the topography because groundwater flow rates are generally low, allowing the water table to follow the contours of the land above it.

The Water Table Surface Mimics the Topography in an Area