Which of the following is a valid statement with relevance to groundwater?

A. Fractures are the main way groundwater moves through some rocks, such as granite.
B. Most groundwater occurs in underground rivers.
C. Most groundwater occurs in underground lakes.
D. In most sediments, adjacent grains fit tightly together.
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: A

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9 meters: _____________
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