Which of the following is occurring in the Snake River Plain of southern Idaho?

A) water from rivers soaks into the ground, causing the rivers to disappear be lost)
B) a large amount of water flows underground
C) huge springs result where groundwater flows onto the surface
D) all of these are occurring

Snake River Plain

A geographic feature in the U.S. characterized by a wide, flat valley cutting through Idaho, known for its volcanic geology.

Groundwater

Water that is located beneath the earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.

Huge Springs

Large natural outlets where groundwater flows out of the ground, often the result of an aquifer being filled to the point that the water overflows onto the land surface.