In the saturated zone of an unconfined aquifer, groundwater always flows ____.
A. from areas where the water table is low to areas where the water table is high
B. toward stream beds
C. from areas where the water table is high to areas where the water table is low
D. away from stream beds
E. from the poles toward the equator
Ans: C. from areas where the water table is high to areas where the water table is low
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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