34.4.5. Fractured Rock Aquifers

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are fractured rock aquifers primarily composed of?

   Hint

   Think of types of hard rocks.

2. 2.

   Where is water primarily stored in fractured rock aquifers?

   Hint

   Consider the structure of the rock.

3. 3.

   What type of rocks are fractured rock aquifers often found in?

   • Sandstone
   • Claystone
   • Granite

   Hint

   Think of hard, igneous rocks.

4. 4.

   True or False: Water in fractured rock aquifers is stored only in the solid rock.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider where the water actually flows.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of urban development on a fractured rock aquifer located beneath a city. What variables should be considered, and what research methods could be employed to assess risks?

   Hint

   Think about how urban areas change natural landscapes.

6. 6.

   Create a management plan for a fractured rock aquifer under a park that is facing contamination from nearby agricultural runoff. What strategies would you implement?

   Hint

   Consider the importance of regulation and community engagement.