Water Table Comparison

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Water Tables Comparisons
This paper will be comparing the water table data for two locations, Berkeley, California and Terre Haute, Indiana. The work will compare each location’s water usage and characteristics about their water tables. Each location’s geographic position, topography, elevation, climate, wind patterns, and moisture levels are key factors for the supply and demand of their respective water tables.
Berkeley, California is located on the east banks of San Francisco Bay. It lies at an elevation of 318 feet and is positioned at 37°52’N and 122°16’W. The city’s eastern border follows the ridge line of the Berkeley Hills. The Köppen Climate Classification climate classification for this area of northern California is dry summer

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