What is an artesian well?
A. A dry well
B. A well in unconfined aquifer
C. A well where water rises without pumping
D. A well with contaminated water
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An artesian well taps into a confined aquifer under pressure, allowing water to rise naturally to the surface or higher than the aquifer itself.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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