An Artesian Aquifer Occurs Where _________________

question 10

Multiple Choice

An artesian aquifer occurs where _________________

• A)a well is dug through layers of sand and gravel into the water table
• B)several aquifers have merged
• C)a water -bearing layer is trapped between two layers that are less permeable
• D)granite is overlain by a sandy substrate,allowing percolation into the aquifer
• E)a water -bearing porous layer of rock,sand,or gravel has accumulated groundwater over a long period of time

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