Which Condition May Exist When the Potentiometric Surface Is Above

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which condition may exist when the potentiometric surface is above ground level?

• A)Artesian water may rise to the surface.
• B)Drawdown in the well.
• C)Groundwater recharge of the aquifer.
• D)A confined aquifer may become an unconfined aquifer.

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Definitions:

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for peristalsis and segmentation movements.

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of mesothelial cells, covering the exterior of abdominal organs and lining the cavity they reside in.

Submucosa

The layer of dense irregular connective tissue or fibrous connective tissue beneath the mucosa layer, supporting it and connecting it to other tissues.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.