According to Darcy's Law, groundwater flow is faster when

A. the water table lowers the hydraulic conductivity.
B. the shape of the water table decreases permeability.
C. the depth of the water table decreases hydraulic head.
D. the slope of the water table creates high hydraulic head.


Answer: D

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