Question

what happens to the water pressure when water moves on a downward slope through layers of rock and soil? the water pressure decreases then increases the water pressure increases the water pressure is unchanged the water pressure decreases

Explanation:

When water moves downward through rock and soil layers, the depth of the water column (or the overlying material) increases. Hydrostatic pressure is related to depth by the formula \( P =
ho gh \) (where \(
ho \) is the density of water, \( g \) is acceleration due to gravity, and \( h \) is depth). As depth \( h \) increases, the pressure \( P \) increases. So the water pressure should increase.

Answer:

B. the water pressure increases