In which type of aquifer does water rise above the top of the aquifer when tapped?
A. Confined aquifer
B. Perched aquifer
C. Unconfined aquifer
D. Semi-permeable aquifer
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A confined aquifer is under pressure between impermeable layers.When tapped by a well, water can rise above its top, forming an artesian condition.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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