This map shows contours of the water table and the location of a factory that contaminated groundwater. Which way will the contamination flow?
A. northwest, up the contours
B. southeast, down the contours
C. southwest, parallel to the contours
D. no direction because the movement of contamination is independent of groundwater
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)