What is the function of an observation well in groundwater studies?
A. Store water
B. Recharge groundwater
C. Measure water quality
D. Monitor water table level
Answer: Option D
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Observation wells are used to monitor changes in the water table or piezometric head over time.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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