An Artesian Well Is One That ____________

question 16

Multiple Choice

An artesian well is one that ____________.

• A) induces an upward flow of groundwater without any pumping
• B) has its intake sited within the saturated zone of an unconfined aquifer
• C) has its intake sited within the unsaturated zone of an unconfined aquifer
• D) has its recharge area at an elevation below sea level

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