What is the role of a pumping test?
A. To extract water quickly
B. To study groundwater flow to a well
C. To measure evaporation rate
D. To test soil hardness
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A pumping test is conducted to determine aquifer properties like transmissivity and storage by analyzing drawdown and recovery data.Related Questions on Groundwater and Hydrogeology
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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