This map shows elevations of the water table beneath an area.The water table slopes toward the:
A)south
B)north
C)northeast
D)northwest

Question

This map shows elevations of the water table beneath an area.The water table slopes toward the: 
A)south 
B)north 
C)northeast 
D)northwest

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The water table slopes downward, which means it has a gradient or slope. The lines on the map between the contours represent the gradient direction, and it shows that the water table elevations are higher in the north and lower in the south. Therefore, the water will naturally flow from north to south, which makes A) south the best answer.

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