The region below a streambed where groundwater flows in the same direction as the stream but at a slower rate is termed the ________ zone.
A) low flow
B) vadose
C) water table
D) hyporheic

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The term that best fits the description given is hyporheic zone. This is the region below the streambed where groundwater flows in the same direction as the stream but at a slower rate, and it is an important area for biogeochemical processes and nutrient cycling. Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe this specific zone.

The Region Below a Streambed Where Groundwater Flows in the Same