In which of these settings would a river or lake lose water to groundwater?
A) where the water table adjacent to the river is higher than the river
B) where a lake is directly underlain by an impermeable layer
C) where a river flows across an area where the water table is beneath the surface
D) none of these

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In scenario C, where a river flows across an area where the water table is beneath the surface, the river can lose water to the groundwater through a process called infiltration. This occurs when the river's water level is higher than the surrounding groundwater level, allowing water to seep from the river into the groundwater system.

In Which of These Settings Would a River or Lake