Which of the following best matches the description?Physical process of transferring water from one area to another.

A. aquifer
B. unconfined aquifer
C. nonpoint source
D. groundwater mining
E. point source
F. aquitard
G. aquiclude
H. surface impoundment
I. water table
J. septic tank
K. artesian aquifer
L. landfills
M. water diversion
N. in-stream uses
O. confined aquifer


Answer: M

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