An Artesian Aquifer Occurs Where ________________

question 36

Multiple Choice

An artesian aquifer occurs where ________________.

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

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