34.3 - Classification of Aquifers
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Practice Questions
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What is the main characteristic of an unconfined aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about how it interacts with the environment.
What type of layers surround a confined aquifer?
💡 Hint: Consider what keeps the water trapped inside.
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What type of aquifer is directly open to the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about which aquifer is affected the most by the weather.
True or False: Confined aquifers are influenced directly by surface water.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of confined aquifers.
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Given that a region is facing decreasing rainfall for several seasons, predict and justify the impact on both unconfined and confined aquifers in that region.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in recharge and exposure.
You are studying a semi-confined aquifer that is vital for local communities. Describe how its properties could affect water supply during a drought.
💡 Hint: Consider how water flows from one aquifer type to another.
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