The stream contributing runoff to groundwater is known as
- Ainfluent streamCorrect
- Beffluent stream
- Cephemeral stream
- Dperennial stream
Solution
Concept
Influent Stream
Formula
No formula
Step-by-step solution
No calculation required. Identify the definition: a stream that loses water to groundwater (recharges the aquifer) is called an influent (or losing) stream.
Explanation
An influent stream, or losing stream, flows above the local water table. Because the water level in the stream is higher than the surrounding groundwater table, water continuously seeps out through the streambed and trickles down to recharge the underlying aquifer.
Shortcut
Think of INfluent as water flowing INto the ground (recharging groundwater).
Common mistake
Students often confuse an "influent stream" with an "effluent stream". They mistakenly select effluent stream (Option B) by confusing groundwater contribution to streams with stream water contributing to groundwater (influent).
Correct answer: A) influent stream