This map shows contours of the water table and the location of a factory that contaminated groundwater. Which way will the contamination flow?

A. no direction because the movement of contamination is independent of groundwater
B. southeast, down the contours
C. southwest, parallel to the contours
D. northwest, up the contours


Answer: B

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