What is the purpose of a pumping test?
A. Determine mineral content
B. Measure evaporation rate
C. Determine aquifer properties
D. Measure soil erosion
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Pumping tests are conducted to evaluate aquifer properties such as transmissivity and storativity by observing water level changes during pumping.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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