Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Concerning Unconfined Aquifers

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning unconfined aquifers in urbanized coastal areas?

• A)The water table must be 40 feet above sea level to keep the salty water in the aquifer below sea level.
• B)Any salty water in the aquifer will rise if the water table is lowered by pumping.
• C)Wells drilled below sea level will produce only saline water.
• D)Pumping freshwater from one, large capacity well is much less likely to cause salty water to rise in the aquifer than pumping from several, widely spaced, smaller capacity wells.

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