Artesian wells occur when:
A. The water table is above the ground surface
B. A confined aquifer is tapped and water rises due to pressure
C. Groundwater is heated by magma
D. Water is extracted from perched aquifer
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An artesian well taps a confined aquifer under pressure, which causes the water to rise above the top of the aquifer and possibly reach the surface without pumping.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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What is the zone called where all the pores are completely filled with water?
A. Capillary zone
B. Aeration zone
C. Saturated zone
D. Vadose zone
The upper surface of the saturated zone is known as:
A. Water table
B. Capillary fringe
C. Aquiclude
D. Artesian surface
A. Rock that does not hold water
B. Layer that restricts water flow
C. Permeable rock that stores and transmits water
D. Layer that absorbs contaminants
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