Asked by Andrew Rainey on May 22, 2024

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What happens to the sediments that are in and below the dewatered zone of an aquifer?

A) The sediments become compacted.
B) The sediments remain suspended.
C) The sediments move into the cone of depression.

Dewatered Zone

An area from which significant amounts of water have been removed, often related to geological or artificial processes affecting soil and rock permeability.

Aquifer

An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials through which groundwater can move.

Sediments

Particles of soil, sand, or small pieces of rock deposited by water, wind, or ice.

  • Understand the basic principles and dynamics involved in the movement and storage of groundwater within aquifers.
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Mousso CamaraMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the water is removed from the sediments in and below the dewatered zone of an aquifer, the sediments lose the buoyant support previously provided by the water. This leads to an increase in the effective stress on the sediments, causing them to become compacted.