Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Section 17.2 - 2Groundwater and the Water Table - Concept Checks - Page 507: 3

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Unlike a flat kitchen table, the water table is not usually flat. It tends to mimic the topography of the land above it, with higher areas corresponding to higher water table levels and lower areas corresponding to lower water table levels. This occurs because groundwater tends to accumulate in areas with higher elevation or where the soil and rock have higher porosity and permeability, allowing for greater water storage.

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