What Does It Mean If the Potentiometric Surface Does NOT

question 19

Multiple Choice

What does it mean if the potentiometric surface does NOT reach above the ground surface?

• A) The aquifer does not have any recharge into it and thus is dry.
• B) There will not be any artesian wells or springs associated with the aquifer.
• C) It will not be possible to pull water out of the aquifer from any type of well.
• D) The aquifer does not have a high enough permeability to produce water.

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