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mrsjacobs44

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Ground-water motion is due to potential- and pressure-energy effects. Potential energy is ________ at the surface than at lower elevations below ground. Pressure energy ________ with increasing depth.
 
  A) greater, increases
  B) greater, decreases
  C) lesser, increases
  D) lesser, decreases

Question 2

The elevation of the water table will rise when
 
  A) recharge equals discharge.
  B) recharge is less than discharge.
  C) recharge is greater than discharge.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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