What is the main driving force for groundwater movement?
A. Osmotic pressure
B. Capillary action
C. Hydraulic gradient
D. Atmospheric pressure
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Hydraulic gradient is the primary force that drives groundwater flow from areas of high head to low head.It results from differences in pressure and elevation in the aquifer.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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