Asked by Jeremy Dyzenhaus on May 09, 2024
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Which of the following aquifers require a low permeability zone above it or below it?
A) artesian aquifer
B) perched aquifer
C) confined aquifer
D) all of these
Artesian Aquifer
A confined aquifer containing groundwater under positive pressure, causing water to rise above the surrounding water table when tapped.
Confined Aquifer
A confined aquifer is a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel that is trapped between layers of impermeable rock and is under pressure.
Perched Aquifer
A perched aquifer is a groundwater body that sits above the main water table, separated by a layer of impermeable rock or sediment, typically providing a limited and localized water source.
- Understand the principle of confined and unconfined aquifers, along with the structures associated with them such as artesian wells.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principle of confined and unconfined aquifers, along with the structures associated with them such as artesian wells.
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