"Compared to other ground water, the rate of the Cape Cod experiment area, 0.43 meters per day, is probably faster than average." Evaluate this statement
A) This is true. The Cape Cod aquifer is made of relatively porous unconsolidated gravel and sand.
B) This is false. Other aquifers might flow as quickly as 0.5 meters per second.
C) Aquifer flow cannot be estimated without repeating a similar experiment in other areas.
D) This is true. The Cape Cod aquifer has a much steeper slope than average.
Answer: A
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