34.4.5 - Fractured Rock Aquifers
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Practice Questions
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What are fractured rock aquifers primarily composed of?
💡 Hint: Think of types of hard rocks.
Where is water primarily stored in fractured rock aquifers?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the rock.
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What type of rocks are fractured rock aquifers often found in?
💡 Hint: Think of hard, igneous rocks.
True or False: Water in fractured rock aquifers is stored only in the solid rock.
💡 Hint: Consider where the water actually flows.
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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.
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.
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