This image shows the gradient of the water table between Well A and Well B. Please note that the label for each well also displays the elevation of the water table in that well
Using the information present in the figure, calculate the hydraulic gradient of this cross section.
A) 8 m/km
B) 11.7 m/km
C) 21.9 m/km
D) 32 m/km
Answer: B
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