An Artesian Well Occurs When ________________

question 23

Multiple Choice

An artesian well occurs when ________________.

• A) an aquifer is trapped under pressure between two layers that are less permeable
• B) a well is dug through layers of sand and gravel into the water table
• C) there are several aquifers that have merged
• 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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