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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