Q: Which one of the following factors does not affect the distribution of groundwater?
(a)Amount of precipitation
(b)Rate of evaporation
(c)Ability of the ground surface to allow water to infiltrate into the groundwater system
(d)Distance from the sea
Correct Answer: (d)
The correct answer is (b) 'Rate of evaporation'. This question from the Geology & Geophysics domain tests knowledge of General Geology.