The four schematic cross sections below show the potential groundwater resources for an area of hills and valleys. Assume the region is underlain by an open aquifer composed of sand and gravel and receives plentiful rainfall. Which diagram is the best representation of the relationship between topography and water table?

A. Diagram A
B. Diagram B
C. Diagram C
D. Diagram D


Answer: C

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